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Ashy Gray Ladybird Beetle - Olla v-nigrum
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Ashy Gray Ladybird Beetle - Olla v-nigrum
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, USA
June 24, 2009
Size: 6-8mm
I saw this Ladybug on the leaves of a Liquid Amber tree.

I am surprised that not much is said about the hearts that are almost always present on the pale gray form!

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Contributed by HandsOff on 25 June, 2009 - 4:39am
Last updated 25 June, 2009 - 5:41am

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