Harlequin Ladybird Larvae - Harmonia axyridis
The Harlequin Ladybird larvae reach up to about 1cm and will either have yellow or orange markings. As well as feeding on aphids they will also eat other small insects. A non native species to the UK and one which originates from Asia and the Far East. In the 1980's they were introduced into several European countries as a natural form of biological control against scale insects and aphids. It is thought that they arrived into Britain in cargo, vehicles and wind currents. The Harlequin is a very adaptable species of ladybird and will, feed on other native ladybirds though the latest research shows that they are now becoming prey to an insect-killing fungi which may help keep the population in check. The Harlequin is now the most widespread ladybird on the continent.
Harlequin Ladybird Larvae - Harmonia axyridis
The Harlequin Ladybird larvae reach up to about 1cm and will either have yellow or orange markings. As well as feeding on aphids they will also eat other small insects. A non native species to the UK and one which originates from Asia and the Far East. In the 1980's they were introduced into several European countries as a natural form of biological control against scale insects and aphids. It is thought that they arrived into Britain in cargo, vehicles and wind currents. The Harlequin is a very adaptable species of ladybird and will, feed on other native ladybirds though the latest research shows that they are now becoming prey to an insect-killing fungi which may help keep the population in check. The Harlequin is now the most widespread ladybird on the continent.