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Netted ladybird Another of our native ladybird beetles. <br /> <br /> When ladybirds of this species emerge from the pupa, the wing covers are pale yellow in colour. They become bright lemon-yellow with definite and sharp black lines one day later. This one is in the process of achieving that. <br /> <br /> 6 mm length<br /> Australia,Coccinellidae,Coleoptera,Geotagged,Harmonia testudinaria,Macro,Netted ladybird,Tortoise-shelled ladybird,arthropod,fauna,invertebrate,new south wales,spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Netted ladybird

Another of our native ladybird beetles.

When ladybirds of this species emerge from the pupa, the wing covers are pale yellow in colour. They become bright lemon-yellow with definite and sharp black lines one day later. This one is in the process of achieving that.

6 mm length

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    Ferdy Christant
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    It's gorgeous and looks unique, unlike other ladybirds. Nice! Posted 5 years ago

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The Tortoise-shelled ladybird

"Harmonia testudinaria", commonly known as the tortoise-shelled ladybird, is a species of ladybird belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The tortoise shelled-ladybird is widespread in North Queensland and also found in New Guinea and Indonesia.

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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 23, 2019. Captured Sep 20, 2019 13:28 in 101 Rowan Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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