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Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis f. conspicua, September 2017, rear garden, Staffordshire, England.
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I chased a different species all around some plants recently, and finally got some interesting closeups. Most were out of focus, but when I compare them now, I see that yours and mine look very much the same “facially,” although the one I found was plain red. I was going to look up its species last night, and now that I’ve seen this, I’ll make the effort. I think they’re all cute, but the patterns on yours are completely delightful.
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The Harlequin Ladybird has a least three differnt forms, and many variations in between, so your maybe one of these. Thank You 🙂
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Wow … beautiful!
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Thank you, Anki 🙂
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Great pictures!
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Thank you, Madison 🙂
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Terrific shots. A nice reminder of what to look forward to😊
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Thank you, Belinda :). Indeed!
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Great encounter, Pete! 🙂
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Thank you, Indira 🙂
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‘Who are you?’ Great macros, Pete. 🙂
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Thank you, Eliza 🙂 It does have quite the look on it’s face.
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I’m holding my breath, imagining you holding yours taking these beauties Pete!
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With hand held it is indeed all about controlling the breathing to try and reduce the shake when being this close. Than you, Diana 🙂
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You’re welcome Pete! I so look forward to the damp grey ending in Vancouver so that macro moments can begin again.
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Same here! Spring is my favourite season of the year and I can’t wait! 🙂
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WOW! What more is there to say? Years ago I was told that ‘black’ ladybirds were poisonous. I obviously took no notice as I’ve handled them.
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Thank you, Jill 🙂 I never considered that about laybirds, but I know they can be poisonous to birds and other predators.
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Looks rather ferocious!
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They do when you get up close.
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Rather wonderful, with strange hoof-looking mandibles. Great to see the details so clearly.
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Thank you 🙂 It’s amazing how some insects look when viewed up close.
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You have the most amazing friends! Nice macro shots!
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Thank you very much, Denise 🙂 I guess I do 🙂
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Beautiful macro! I’ve always loved these little critters. Do they try to come indoors in colder weather like they do in the USA?
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Thank you, Annie 🙂 Some will hibernate in sheds and outher outbuildings here during the winter.
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The aphids should be very afraid!
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Oh, they sure are. There were a lot of these ladybirds in the garden last year.
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I think she should be renamed “Armored Tank Ladybird”!
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🙂
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Very cool Pete! Looks like flowers on their backs.
Dwight
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Thank you very much, Dwight 🙂 They are sure colourful beetles.
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Your blog is beautiful! I really admire your macro photography. Your shots are clear and so well executed. I just recently bought diopters to start studying macro photography with insects and your blog is truly inspirational for me as a budding photographer. The ladybug is also a very unique subject!
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Many thanks for your lovely comment Crystal 🙂
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