Striped Ladybird - Myzia oblongoguttata

Description

Size 6 to 8 mm. A chestnut coloured species with cream stripes and spots. The pronotum is also white with chestnut markings.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

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Habitat

Areas with Scots Pine.

When to see it

April to August.

Life History

Feeds on aphids.

UK Status

Widely distributed in Britain and can become frequent in areas with a lot of Scots Pine.

VC55 Status

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Striped Ladybird
Species group:
Beetles
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Coccinellidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
15/08/2001 (Skevington, Mark)
Last record:
15/08/2001 (Skevington, Mark)

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