Ladybird without spots? (1 Viewer)

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Jun 1, 2010

• #1

I found this intriguing Ladybird yesterday.
I don't think that there are any non spotted Ladybirds, so it must be an abberent spotted one. Any thoughts?.

 

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salticus

Well-known member

• Jun 1, 2010

• #2

Possibly its just emerged and so the spots have to got to form. However, the red of the wing cases seems fairly deep, so I don't think that's the explanation.

I think this is a harlequin ladybird and it has so many forms that an unspotted one wouldn't surprise me

 

Tri-Counties Birder

AKA The Portland Naturalist

• Jun 1, 2010

• #3

Agreed, a Harlequin.

 

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Jun 2, 2010

• #4

Sean F said:

Agreed, a Harlequin.

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Thanks guys

After reading up on Harlequins ( "0-21 spots" ) I tend to agree.