Harlaquin Ladybird ???? Pictures by RachelScott_Renouf

Harlaquin Ladybird ????

Please tell me this isnt a nasty Harlaquin Ladybird ? i havent seen one in Jersey before ;o(

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By Rachelscott_renouf

Uploaded on 26 Apr, 2008

Featured on: Garden insects

Comments on this photo

Blodyn

26 Apr, 2008

I love all your insects. What a great photographer you are.
This one looks rather dangerous.

Poppy

26 Apr, 2008

This does look like the ones featured on Gardeners World the week before last. I think it said something like if they have more than 8 spots then they are not a native species. These predatory ladybirds are taking over our native ones but they said dont panic as the situation is being monitored by researchers. They do look a bit sinister compared to our familiar ones!