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Harmonia conformis ladybird larva Like a tiny armoured tank, making its way through foliage, on the look out for some juicy aphids to snack on. Psyllids and mealybugs are also part of the Harmonia conformis ladybird larva&#039;s diet. And I&#039;ve read that they have also been observed feeding on larvae of other ladybird species. <br /> <br /> Harmonia conformis is one of our large, native ladybirds. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Australia,Coccinellidae,Coleoptera,Geotagged,Harmonia conformis,Large Spotted Ladybird,arthropod,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Harmonia conformis ladybird larva

Like a tiny armoured tank, making its way through foliage, on the look out for some juicy aphids to snack on. Psyllids and mealybugs are also part of the Harmonia conformis ladybird larva's diet. And I've read that they have also been observed feeding on larvae of other ladybird species.

Harmonia conformis is one of our large, native ladybirds.



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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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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 25, 2024. Captured Sep 18, 2024 17:15 in 2PXQ+M9 Merewether NSW, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.