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Seven-spot ladybird with fly on back After repositioning my tripod I looked at the camera screen and saw to my surprise a little fly went sitting on the ladybird his back. Sometimes I can call myself lucky.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Zevenstippelig lieveheersbeestje met swingvliegje? 7-spot Ladybird,Coccinella septempunctata,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Seven-spot ladybird with fly on back

After repositioning my tripod I looked at the camera screen and saw to my surprise a little fly went sitting on the ladybird his back. Sometimes I can call myself lucky.

Dutch name: Zevenstippelig lieveheersbeestje met swingvliegje?

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Haha, the fly really adds to the scene. Superb sharpness and quality as always, promoted. Posted 12 years ago
    1. View Joost Thissen's profile
      Joost Thissen
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      Thanks!
       Posted 12 years ago
  3. View karin65207's profile
    karin65207
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    dear Joost, this picture should get a price. this is unique, amazing Posted 12 years ago
  4. View Ludo Sak's profile
    Ludo Sak
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    Amazing shot, I missed this one, Joost! Posted 12 years ago

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The Seven-spotted Lady Beetle

Coccinella septempunctata is the most common ladybird in Europe. Its elytra are of a red colour, but punctuated with three black spots each, with one further spot being spread over the junction of the two, making a total of seven spots, from which the species derives both its common and scientific names.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Oct 8, 2012. Captured Oct 8, 2012 11:36 in Bestseweg, 5691 Son, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/11.0
  • 1/4s
  • ISO100
  • 90mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.