The nymph of the Harlequin Ladybird beetle looks threatening but it is actually harmless and hugely beneficial to farmers and gardeners

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The nymph of the Harlequin Ladybird beetle looks threatening but it is actually harmless and hugely beneficial to farmers and gardeners as they predate aphids and other pests

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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