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Where do Ladybirds go in Winter?
Photo: Dean Stables
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Safari Tip:
A great way to pick up ladybirds without squashing them is with a pocket
pooter - click here
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In wintertime ladybirds hibernate, often in large groups sometimes numbering
thousands.
Different species hibernate in different places. Some shelter under tree bark,
others sleep under leaf litter, in leaves (right), or inside houses.
If you find a ladybird hibernating inside your house it may be better to move it
to an outdoor building like a shed, garage or a special insect hotel where the
temperature will remain more constant. Ladybirds often wake up too early inside
houses. When the heating comes on they think spring has arrived, only to find
there is no food about.
Photo: G. Bradley
The photo above shows a group of 16-spot ladybirds hibernating on a wooden fence post. From a distance they just look like a patch of lichen.
Photo: G. Bradley
Here's a seven spot ladybird safely tucked away inside a beech mast husk.
Tools for Ladybird
Spotters - Pocket Pooters and Hand Lenses
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