The beautiful larva of a Aiolocaria hexaspilota lady bug.

I have never seen one of these before, nor the adult version. I saw several in one day this year! I hope to find an adult soon.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Fabulous. Love the style of your photos, not to mention the interesting species. Well done! Posted 2 years ago
1. nature_lover_in_japan
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thank you very much! Very much appreciated. I am so happy to hear that and to meet such cool subjects. Posted 2 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Awesome! I love your photos too. Posted 2 years ago
1. nature_lover_in_japan
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thank you very much. These are beautiful and big. Posted 2 years ago

The Aiolocaria hexaspilota

"Aiolocaria hexaspilota" is a beetle species from the lady beetle family; adults can be as large as 13mm long. Entomologists Ivo Hodek and Edward W. Evans describe the species as “a specialized predator of chrysomelids.” Entomologist G. I. Savoiskaya has observed "Aiolocaria hexaspilota" actively pursuing larval prey.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by nature_lover_in_japan