Halyzia sedecimguttata - Mugshot

Portrait of an Orange Ladybird (Halyzia sedecimguttata)
Remark: This image was also used on page 100 in the book "Marienkäfer, Coccinellidae" (5th edition, 2022) by Klausnitzer et al. Die Neue Brehm-Bücherei, Band 451. https://www.neuebrehm.de/buecher/766-marienkaefer

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Christine Young

Lion

Such a pretty face! Posted 7 years ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Christine (and thanks to Ferdy for promoting the image in the first place ;o)
  I always feel that this one looks a little sad, but that doesn't take away her prettiness of course ...
  Cheers, Arp Posted 7 years ago

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 Pudding4brains