The harlequin Ladybird was first recorded in the UK in 2004 having spread westwards from Asia, Like most of the family they are helpful pest control
The harlequin Ladybird was first recorded in the UK in 2004 having spread westwards from Asia, Like most of the family they are helpful predators of aphids and other garden pests
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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