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The large spotted ladybird Seen on Melaleuca. This is Harmonia conformis, one of our large, native ladybird beetles. <br /> <br /> It is a predator of aphids, eating them at both larval and adult stage. <br /> <br /> Length 7 mm. Australia,Coccinellidae,Coleoptera,Geotagged,Harmonia conformis,Large Spotted Ladybird,Spring,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

The large spotted ladybird

Seen on Melaleuca. This is Harmonia conformis, one of our large, native ladybird beetles.

It is a predator of aphids, eating them at both larval and adult stage.

Length 7 mm.

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The Large Spotted Ladybird

"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.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded Dec 21, 2023. Captured Oct 11, 2023 07:10 in 8 Tye St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm