Lucky Spots. Coccinella septempunctata, Seven-spot Ladybird, on Soft Rush, Juncus effusus, Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Most visitors quickly bypass rushes and grasses in the Hortus. But insects are less picky. For example, you'll see Hoverflies if you're patient, and I saw this pretty Seven-spot Ladybird. Here it's on Soft Rush; the Latin word 'Juncus' indicates that this rush was once used for (basket) weaving. Ladybirds like hunting for Aphids, but that may be in vain here. I for one haven't seen any on this Rush. Ladybirds are said to be harbingers of good luck... Perhaps also for its hunting here.
Lucky Spots. Coccinella septempunctata, Seven-spot Ladybird, on Soft Rush, Juncus effusus, Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Most visitors quickly bypass rushes and grasses in the Hortus. But insects are less picky. For example, you'll see Hoverflies if you're patient, and I saw this pretty Seven-spot Ladybird. Here it's on Soft Rush; the Latin word 'Juncus' indicates that this rush was once used for (basket) weaving. Ladybirds like hunting for Aphids, but that may be in vain here. I for one haven't seen any on this Rush. Ladybirds are said to be harbingers of good luck... Perhaps also for its hunting here.