Ladybird ????

[gigleypants]

While pottering about this morning I came across a Ladybird I think but instead of it being Red with black spots it was black with red spots ... not knowing if it were friend or foe I have put it in a glass jar ... Its now awaiting the verdict of all you lot out there to let me know if I release or read it its last rights .... please help as I dont like killing stuff not even the ones that eat my veg ...

[womble]

Might be your answer here.
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...rds_46005.html

[Nicos]

It's brill all this 'new' wildlife we get to see whilst pottering on the land isn't it??

( I hope you've let it go by now?...how exciting not having the boring red with black spots one!!)

[gigleypants]

Lol well thank you Nicos ... I have released the little blighter and I must admit I have not seen another since ... If I start to get over run by them or find they are causing trouble I will let you lot know ... but for now be assured they are free to do whatever black and red Ladybirds do.

[organic]

A few useful links from that otehr thread...
Harlequin Ladybird Survey - home
UK Ladybird Survey - Homepage

And a few good'uns you'll get following those links:
Harlequin Ladybird Survey - Recognition and Distinction

http://www.ladybird-survey.org/downl...2006_v.1.3.pdf
http://www.ladybird-survey.org/downl...rvae_v.1.4.pdf

The larvae look absolutely fearsome. Glad I'm not an aphid!

[gigleypants]

O my I see what you mean about the larvae ... next time I see one I will get the camera out and take a few snaps ... thank you all who have helped with this xx