In just the last few days, we've seen swarms of these. If it were any other bug, we'd all be freaked out, but since they're so pretty, we ooo and ahhh over them!
Is the proper name of a ladybird Coccinella 7-punctata??? Oh! For a second there I thought that was where the food colourant comes from but I am mistaken, that is from the cochineal beetle. I'm allergic to cochineal.
Thanks for a fantastic response :-) The scientific name for this one is Coccinella 7-punctata, a 7 spot ladybird. There are a couple of others native to the U.K. and an invading species.
The other two natives are a yellow/black 14 spot ladybird and a red/black eyed ladybird whose spots are surrounded by a pale ring.
These were everywhere during August, but have all but disappeared now.
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I spotted this ladybird enclosed in a dead nettle leaf. They hibernate from October. Maybe this one is hibernating?
ReplyDeleteVery cool shot. it almost looks like it's plastic. How nice of her to pose so wonderfully for you
ReplyDeleteThat is just too cool.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photo...
Thanks :)
Nifty- so intimate and the color contrast is just awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are so amazingly detailed. I love visiting your blog, and just wanted to finally stop by and let you know:)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any of these since last summer. There didn't seem to be as many here this year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful contrast of the shiny red shell and the rough brown leaf.
ReplyDeleteIn just the last few days, we've seen swarms of these. If it were any other bug, we'd all be freaked out, but since they're so pretty, we ooo and ahhh over them!
ReplyDeleteI just love ladybugs though rarely see them so this is a real treat. What a fantastic closeup.
ReplyDeleteIs the proper name of a ladybird Coccinella 7-punctata??? Oh! For a second there I thought that was where the food colourant comes from but I am mistaken, that is from the cochineal beetle. I'm allergic to cochineal.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot!
Wonderful detail on this photo. So whimsical! :-)
ReplyDeleteawesome! very pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. We love catching ladybugs and playing with them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I love the spot pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fantastic response :-) The scientific name for this one is Coccinella 7-punctata, a 7 spot ladybird. There are a couple of others native to the U.K. and an invading species.
ReplyDeleteThe other two natives are a yellow/black 14 spot ladybird and a red/black eyed ladybird whose spots are surrounded by a pale ring.
These were everywhere during August, but have all but disappeared now.
Great post. i like it. feeling great when reading your post .
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