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News: October 2004

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Further possible sightings of new ladybird

Appeared on Space For Nature on October 11th 2004
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Publicity surrounding the recent discovery of a new and 'invasive' ladybird in Essex has spawned a number of further possible sightings.
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As reported on 7th October the discovery of a harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) in Essex has alarmed naturalists who fear that this aggressive species could displace our own native ladybirds. The story was widely reported by a number of media agencies, including the BBC on radio 4. Subsequently a number of other possible sightings have surface including one in Sheffield and one in Tyneside. Neither sighting has yet been confirmed, though a specimen from Sheffield has been retained and will be checked.
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Sheffield Today. 2004. Killer ladybirds on the loose! Viewed on the web at http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=58&ArticleID=868279 on October 11th 2004.
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Hexham Courant. 2004. Pupils' sighting sparks bug fears. Viewed on the web at http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/education/viewarticle.asp?id=142802 on October 11th 2004.

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