Wednesday, June 17

Greenfly munching machine - Harlequin ladybird larva



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10 comments:

  1. Rustic PumpkinJune 17, 2020

    I have mixed feelings over Harlequins, for while they are voracious devourers of greenfly, I have heard they are cannibals and eat our native ladybird population too. However, it's a great photo.

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    1. Sue GarrettJune 18, 2020

      Me too,Deborah but there isn’t much we can do to stop them now

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  2. SnowbirdJune 17, 2020

    Yes, I've heard that too. Scary beasts, fantastic photo!xxx

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  3. ShirleyJune 17, 2020

    Thanks for posting this image Sue, I will know what I'm seeing if I see one of these. A more noticeable pattern than the 7-spot. I'm not thinking I want to see any of those here, I like the 7-spot too much.

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    1. Sue GarrettJune 18, 2020

      The harlequin larvae are spiky, Shirley. I hope they leave your garden for the native species too.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowJune 17, 2020

    This is a great photo. Love seeing these little guys.

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    1. Sue GarrettJune 18, 2020

      I’d prefer the non harlequin varieties though, Lisa.

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  5. NadezdaJune 18, 2020

    I've never seen before this larva, Sue.

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