Cream-streaked Ladybird - Harmonia quadripunctata

Description

This is a medium sized ladybird (5-6 mm), recognised by the black speckled pattern on its head and pronotum. Its body colour varies but is usually salmon, pink or yellow; the legs are brown. The number of spots is very variable.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

This species is relatively easy to identify and is unlikely to be confused with anything else. However photos are always helpful to confirm your record.

Habitat

Its usual habitat is Pine woodland where it can often be found resting head-down on pine buds where it is very well camouflaged. It can also be found on nettles.

When to see it

April to October.

Life History

It feeds on aphids and overwinters in Pine trees.

UK Status

This is a relatively new species in Britain, it was first recorded in 1939 and is generally uncommon especially further north.

VC55 Status

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Common names
Cream-streaked Ladybird, Four-Spot Ladybird
Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Coccinellidae
Records on NatureSpot:
58
First record:
01/08/2003 (Gould, David)
Last record:
18/10/2024 (Cann, Alan)

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