Hibernating Harlequin Ladybirds is a photograph by Dr. John Brackenbury which was uploaded on June 27th, 2016.
Hibernating Harlequin Ladybirds
Harlequin ladybirds (Harmonia axyridis) hibernating in leaf litter. Originally from Asia, this ladybird is an invasive species introduced throughout... more
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Hibernating Harlequin Ladybirds
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Dr. John Brackenbury
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Harlequin ladybirds (Harmonia axyridis) hibernating in leaf litter. Originally from Asia, this ladybird is an invasive species introduced throughout North America, north-western Europe and the UK. It occurs in a number of different colour forms. Most of the individuals in this image are a variant with 18 black spots. In the middle is a black variant with 2 red eye-spots. The harlequin ladybird becomes dormant in cooler months, congregating in cool, dry, confined spaces to overwinter. Photographed in the UK.
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June 27th, 2016
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