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Ladybirds hibernating in our mailbox
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aNNa schramm said:

The Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis, also known as the "multicolored" or "harlequin lady beetle")[1] is a beetle belonging to the lady beetle family (Coccinellidae).

Originally from Asia, this species was introduced to the USA and then Europe at the end of the 20th century for biological pest control. The beetle now occurs in large numbers in the wild in many areas, and there are concerns that it is displacing native lady beetle species and other insect species. In autumn, it can become a nuisance to humans, as it forms swarms that seek out houses and other sheltered places to overwinter.
(WiKi)
3 weeks ago

Dave C replied to aNNa schramm:

Thank you for the description Anna.
Danke für die Beschreibung, Anna.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

raingirl replied to aNNa schramm:

I've only ever seen tiny number of those "multicolored" lady beetles. Happily in my area (Oregon) we have plenty of the natives.
3 weeks ago

raingirl said:

Fun to see!
3 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Remarkable capture!
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Belle trouvaille bon week-end.
13 days ago ( translate )

trester88 said:

Der Briefkasten als Biotop.
5 days ago ( translate )