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Tasmanian ladybird (Cleobora mellyi) Alsofound in southern mainland states,<br /> This one was exploring eucalyptus in a local sports reserve.<br /> Australia,Cleobora mellyi,Geotagged,Spring,Tasmanian ladybird Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tasmanian ladybird (Cleobora mellyi)

Alsofound in southern mainland states,
This one was exploring eucalyptus in a local sports reserve.

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The Tasmanian Ladybird

The Tasmanian Ladybird or Southern Ladybird (Cleobora mellyi), is a ladybird species endemic to Tasmania and also found in the southern states of mainland Australia.

C. mellyi was introduced to New Zealand as a biological control agent, with mixed results.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 29, 2016. Captured Dec 3, 2012 16:45 in 42 Willow Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/800s
  • ISO64
  • 8.46mm