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Another ladybird in my backyard This one was found on another hibiscus.  Australia,Fungus-eating Ladybird,Geotagged,Illeis galbula Click/tap to enlarge

Another ladybird in my backyard

This one was found on another hibiscus.

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The Fungus-eating Ladybird is a species of Coccinellidae. Adults are 4-5mm in size while the larvae are between 8 and 10mm. Adults are bright yellow with black markings, larvae and pupa are white with black dots. During the day it is fast moving and readily flies or drops when disturbed. Adults feed on black mold and other fungi. The pupa are active and often stand on end. They are found in Australia and are a non-native species in New Zealand.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Stuart Mathieson
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By Stuart Mathieson

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Uploaded Dec 5, 2020. Captured in 48 The Straight, Oran Park NSW 2570, Australia.