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Orange Ladybird discovery Red Ladybirds seem to appear everywhere in Europe, as a invasive specie overtaking competing beetles. Therefore I was delighted to finally spot an orange ladybird. Halyzia sedecimguttata,Macro,Oss Click/tap to enlarge

Orange Ladybird discovery

Red Ladybirds seem to appear everywhere in Europe, as a invasive specie overtaking competing beetles. Therefore I was delighted to finally spot an orange ladybird.

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The Orange Ladybird

"Halyzia sedecimguttata" is a species of Coccinellidae, also known as ladybird. Common in woodlands, both larvae and adults feed mainly on mildew and occasionally on small aphids. Their physical appearance is marked by a striking orange colour and the presence of usually 16 creamy white spots.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 11, 2012. Captured Jul 7, 2012 15:02.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/8.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm