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14-MAY-2015 Christine Hanrahan

Spotted Ladybeetle (Coleomegilla maculata)

Reveler Conservation Area

One of our native ladybeetles. This little one can be abundant and is found in both open areas and along wooded trails. This one has quite a bit of pollen on it, showing it has been visiting flowers. These beetles are aphid predators as well as feeding on a number of other insects, but they also consume quite a lot of pollen, according to Bug Guide,which also notes dandelions as a favoured pollen source (and they can be seen in numbers on dandelions).

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hamery26-Jun-2015 01:56
Ah ! Red ladybeetle. How delightful to see them ! BV+
Pierre24-May-2015 00:01
Une magnifique pose révélant bien les caractéristiques de cette jolie coccinelle! V
Patrick Goossens22-May-2015 17:38
Looks like there are some pollen on the back.
Allan Jay22-May-2015 17:01
Lovely intimate shot of the ladybug, Christine!
BV
Helen Betts22-May-2015 16:35
Super closeup of both the beetle and the leaf. Detail is excellent, and so is the color. V.
Walter Otto Koenig22-May-2015 16:32
Great close up. Shows so well against the green leaf. "V"
joseantonio22-May-2015 14:33
Looks really tiny.Well captured.V
Raymond22-May-2015 13:44
So nice and the are a symbol of luck and they are the top bug to have in any garden ... eats aphids on roses etc. That's one good bug
Torben Jorgensen22-May-2015 13:41
Beautifull looking Ladybird. Love the colours and markings. Great shot. V
LynnH22-May-2015 13:21
I love Lady Bugs. The Asian ones have bit me, but I still love all of them. V
Jim Coffman22-May-2015 12:59
Excellent details in this fine capture...
laine22-May-2015 12:43
My favourite beetle..a great garden friend
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