Seven-spot Ladybird
Introduction
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Seven-spot Ladybird
Image: © Jonathan Kington Taken: 10 Apr 2011
This Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) was sunning itself on the wall outside Image Seven-spot ladybirds are a gardener's best friend as they are natural allies against devastating aphids. These amazing little beetles, and especially their larvae , are extremely active aphid predators and during their twelve month lifespan they will kill and eat over 5,000 aphids. The seven-spot is easily one of Britain's most common and easily recognised beetles.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.151205
Longitude
-2.230874