The invasion Harlequin Ladybug has arrived in huge numbers this autumn and threaten idogenous ladybird species as it is both predatory on them

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The invasion Harlequin Ladybug has arrived in huge numbers this autumn and threaten idogenous ladybird species as it is both predatory on them and has introduced a possibly deadly fungal infection

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Location: Scarborough, N Yorks, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
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