Ladybirds

• Guest 657

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  17 September 2008     17:566254
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  I recall the interesting chats we used to have about ladybirds on the old forum; I came across this one the other day and thought I'd share my photo (new camera guys!!) Is this the real deal and not one of those nasty imposters? I recall there was also a Bryony ladybird???
  
  

  

  
  
  
  Hey that worked, I uploaded my first image!
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• Guest 651

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  17 September 2008     18:106255
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  Think that is a 'normal' one - this I think is the foreigner !!
  
  

  
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• Guest 651

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  17 September 2008     18:136256
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  How odd is this though ??
  
  

  
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• Guest 651

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  17 September 2008     18:176257
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  Try again !!
  
  

  
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• Guest 644

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  18 September 2008     00:216277
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  I think Jeane's is a standard 7-spot. Scotchie's not sure....it could very well be one of the nasty Harlequins but it's very hard to tell from the photo as some of our native species have black forms (inc. the 2 spot). If it was substantially larger than our seven spot I think that's probably it. Where did you take it? I saw loads at Laureston Place and Connaught Park last year.
  
  There is indeed a Bryony Ladybird, it's a small red Ladybird with black spots. You can find images of it and the other native types on this excellent website, well worth bookmarking if interested:
  
  http://www.ladybird-survey.org/default.htm
  
  Scotchie's other pics won't open here either. Obviously it must be too horrific to display!
• Guest 640

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  18 September 2008     07:086280
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  Ah yes I remember the chat we all had about the Bryony Ladybird..I remember Briony was thrilled there was a ladybird named after her !!
  
  I think the black one is the foreigner, I saw quite a number of them over near the St Margarets Lighthouse, and took note of them with some knowledge because of Phil's earlier explanations.
  
  Scotchie not sure why that pic didnt load but if you send it over to me I'll have a go.
  
  
  
  Well done Jeane with yer first upload. Scotchie has done it before too so well done. As I say if you like to pop that one over will try...
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