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Harlequin ladybird

By Dan Tunstall Pedoe
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The harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) is a recent immigrant to the UK from the continent where it has been introduced in order to control some crop pests. The beetle is causing a lot of concern because it out-competes and even eats our native species.

Harlequin ladybird

Technical Information: Minolta Dynax D7 sigma 105 mm Macro lens and ring flash.
Copyright Dan Tunstall Pedoe 2005. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

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