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Citrus ladybug Dutch name: Citroenlieveheersbeestje (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata) Geotagged,Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Citrus ladybug

Dutch name: Citroenlieveheersbeestje (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)

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  1. Lovely, I've never seen one in the wild. Promoted! Posted 12 years ago

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"Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata", the Twenty-two Spot Ladybird (often written as 22-spot Ladybird), is a 3–5 mm long ladybird commonly found in Europe. Unlike most other ladybirds which feed on aphids, "P. 22-punctata" eats mildew — especially from umbellifers and low-growing shrubs.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Jul 14, 2013. Captured Jun 29, 2013 18:31 in Genneperweg 142, 5644 RT Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/7.1
  • 1/125s
  • ISO1600
  • 90mm