SPOTTER’S GUIDE
Ladybirds
Britain is home to 46 species of Coccinellidae. Here are three to look out for…
ORANGE LADYBIRD Sporting cream-coloured dots across its orange wings, this little insect feeds upon fungus on ash and sycamore trees.
7-SPOT LADYBIRD Red with black spots, the classic ladybird is a gardener’s best friend, keeping pests that nibble flowers at bay.
22-SPOT LADYBIRD This lemon-coloured bug is one of only three yellow ladybird species in the UK. Find it in woodlands, grasslands and gardens.
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