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Twenty-two Spot Ladybird, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands Unlike most ladybugs, this one is not an aphid serial killer, instead it feeds on mildew, a type of mold found on plants. This is likely the female, as males have a pale thorax, more white than yellow. Europe,Heeswijk-Dinther,Netherlands,Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata,Twenty-two Spot Ladybird,World Click/tap to enlarge

Twenty-two Spot Ladybird, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands

Unlike most ladybugs, this one is not an aphid serial killer, instead it feeds on mildew, a type of mold found on plants. This is likely the female, as males have a pale thorax, more white than yellow.

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The Twenty-two Spot Ladybird

"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.

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Sep 24, 2021. Captured Aug 21, 2021 16:21.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/2.8
  • 1/250s
  • ISO64
  • 50mm