7-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) – I have seen quite a few of these around the garden, and no doubt the sunshine and elevated temperatures have enticed them out of hibernation. Good news for the garden. This one was in the hollow of a curved leaf. Double-click image to enlarge.
© Peter Hillman ♦ 24th March 2020 ♦ Back garden, Staffordshire ♦ Nikon D7200
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The ‘Lady’ has dressed for the occasion 😀
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WONDERFUL! I spotted a Lady in my garden today, it must be that beautiful sunshine 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 Yes, the sun is bringing life back to the land, and hopefully some cheer for us humans at this time.
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Bugs are reappearing, a true sign that spring is here. Nice shot, Pete, of what I consider to be a “traditional” vice “exotic” ladybug (ladybird).
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Thank you, Mike 🙂 I have even seen my first butterflies. The sun and its warming rays sure makes a difference 🙂
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Such a pretty little ladybug. I remember as a kid, this was the only bug I was happy to have alight on my hand. 😍
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🙂 They are the prettiest of the critters 🙂
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Lots of clouds and not very warm here as yet. This lady cheered me up!
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Glad to have cheered you up, Sandy 🙂
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Lovely shot!
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Thank you!
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Great color! Crisp shot Peter, nice!
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Thank you, Sandra 🙂 He was hiding in the leaf and in the shade but I didn’t want to disturb him too much.
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A fine friend in the garden – great shot, Pete!
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I always love seeing these insects. They are so bright and cheery, and well needed in a time like this. Thank you Eliza 🙂
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Well captured! Always a joy to see 🙂
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Thank you! Yes, always a joy and a lift for the spirits!
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Yes! Today I saw one too. My first one this year. Makes you smile 🙂
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I love Ladybirds. To me, they’re as good as a four-leaved clover and ‘lucky’. Don’t know why. Maybe it’s the child within that loves these beautiful little insects.
In all my years of flower photography, I think I’ve only seen a couple though.
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I have always loved ladybirds froma young age, too. I am very fond of them, and the old saying my Mom used to say when one landed on you. ” Ladybird, ladybird, fly away home. Your house is on fire, and your children are alone.” Somethings you never forget 🙂
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The gardener’s friend. Nice shot, Pete.
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Thank you, Steve. Lots of these around the garden at the moment as they are waking up from the long winter sleep.
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Sooo beautiful. Not seen any yet but we’ve had a good week of weather so hopefully soon.
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Thank you, Jill 🙂 Time is rapidly moving forward, as ever, and I can’t believe the clocks spring forward this Sunday! You will have them there soon enough 😉
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I’m sure she is a female ..🙂 she is quite lovely
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Thank you, Julie 🙂 I always love seeing these bugs around.
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