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with Laboulbeniales fungus (Harmonia axyridis with Laboulbeniales fungus)
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Copyright © 2010
Christy Beal
What type of ladybug is this? -
Harmonia axyridis
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
April 28, 2010
I found this adorable ladybug today. Does anyone know what kind it is?
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Contributed by
Christy Beal
on 28 April, 2010 - 9:21pm
Last updated 13 November, 2010 - 3:11pm
Invasive
It is not so adorable when you consider that it has become an invasive species that has been devouring some of the native ladybugs. In Europe it is considered a pest and they are trying to prevent it from spreading farther.
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Beatriz Moisset
, 3 November, 2010 - 2:59pm
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Very invasive and very adorab
Very invasive and very adorable looking :)
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Christy Beal
, 3 November, 2010 - 3:05pm
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Moved
Moved from
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
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Abigail Parker
, 6 May, 2010 - 12:15pm
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Moved
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Blaine Mathison
, 29 April, 2010 - 10:08am
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I'm going to guess
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle -
Harmonia axyridis
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This is a most variable species. You can see more color patterns on
this page
(scroll down).
That said, Lady Beetles can be very tricky, and I could be way off. Be sure to wait for other, more informed, opinions.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 28 April, 2010 - 9:37pm
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You got it right, Ken...
the pronotum can be more reliable when the spots are variable, at times.
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Blaine Mathison
, 29 April, 2010 - 7:58am
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