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01-AUG-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Asian ladybeetle (Harmonia axyridis)

The male looks like he might have trouble holding on to that slippery back! The wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), had several mating pairs of these beetles, as well as their nymphs and larvae. This is an introduced species, used to control aphids in gardens, but now spread throughout. In winter, they try to seek warmth in enclosed spaces, including houses.

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Guest 13-Jan-2013 06:10
"Not to worry. Trust me. I've got anti-skid pads on my foot!" said the male beetle. ;) Nice one.
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography10-Aug-2012 21:37
bayby,I am yours !
Jean D08-Aug-2012 20:09
Excellent capture of this couple.- |V
Fabienne05-Aug-2012 19:33
Ah l'amour :-)) Excellente image.
pkocinski02-Aug-2012 12:25
We get many of then in the house in the fall - I'm forever taking them back outside!
joseantonio02-Aug-2012 04:21
Seems they are having a great time...C
Inga Morozoff02-Aug-2012 03:05
Love ladybeetle porn!
Margot W02-Aug-2012 02:42
One of my favorite beetles. They just shout childhood times for me. Not this image but you know what I mean. I loved finding them. This is an excellent photo of this pair.
Jim Coffman02-Aug-2012 02:18
They are a big pain in the backside around here! Nice closeup,Christine..
teachpeace02-Aug-2012 02:12
And this explains the "now spread throughout" :)
Vickie BROWN02-Aug-2012 02:12
Lovely ladybug is always a beautiful decorative character of many items on market, great sharp shot! V
Guest 02-Aug-2012 01:36
"...even educated fleas do it...." (Cole Porter)
LynnH02-Aug-2012 01:13
Like two Volkswagons after an accident. :) Seriously, this is such a good clear view of them. Excellent close work! V
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