Ladybird
Harlequin Ladybird on foxglove - The Harlequin species is a native of eastern Asia which was originally imported to Europe by farmers to prey on pests but the harlequin were found to be very invasive and also prey on native species of ladybird. Imports were banned in 2004 but Harelquins had already spread to southern UK in the same year and are now one of the most commonly seen species in the UK.
Ladybird
Harlequin Ladybird on foxglove - The Harlequin species is a native of eastern Asia which was originally imported to Europe by farmers to prey on pests but the harlequin were found to be very invasive and also prey on native species of ladybird. Imports were banned in 2004 but Harelquins had already spread to southern UK in the same year and are now one of the most commonly seen species in the UK.