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Large spotted ladybird - Harmonia conformis  Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Harmonia conformis,Large Spotted Ladybird Click/tap to enlarge

Large spotted ladybird - Harmonia conformis

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  1. It looks good to me...But, if you have any doubts, I recommend asking Arp (pudding4brains). He is a master IDer. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Christine .. really appreciate youe knowledge Posted 4 years ago
      1. You're welcome :) Posted 4 years ago
  2. Agree with your ID. The two dark spots with the midline running through them are markers for this species. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Cheers Ruth Posted 4 years ago

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"Harmonia conformis" is a species of ladybird. It has a light reddish appearance and its colouration includes 20 large black spots, 18 of which are found on the elytra. They are quite large for ladybirds, being about 6–7 mm long. It is a predator of other insects, eating aphids as both a larva and imago.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded May 11, 2021. Captured May 11, 2021 15:12 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm