Is this a 'Harlequin'?

Marlorena · April 2019

...ladybird... I tend to live and let live in my garden... do you see many of this type where you are?... I'm not sure I've seen one before... thanks..

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bv/f4v6tb51evun.jpg

Hostafan1 · April 2019

I'm very probably wrong, but I though the harlequins have non symmetrical spots, and the proper ones are symmetrical

Papi Jo · April 2019

It's hard to see from this angle but I do think it's a harlequin. Compare with this one: https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1002945/insects-of-the-day/p18

Marlorena · April 2019

..thanks both... I couldn't find it on that link... I checked a website and I'm still not sure... I've noticed a few around today...

Papi Jo · April 2019

@Marlorena, What do you mean you couldn't find it on the link I gave? Here it is:

Marlorena · April 2019

..over 20 pages, but thanks for finding it for me..

I think it's a Harlequin now. The ones I have are like these, including the orange ones... I've seen quite a few of those today..

https://www.buglife.org.uk/bugs-and-habitats/harlequin-ladybird

Jellyfire · April 2019

Most probably a harlequin, but we do have a native that looks almost identical, usually smaller though.

Either way I think the general consensus is there’s no point doing anything with the harlequins other than leave them to it now

Marlorena · April 2019

@Jellyfire ..thank you...

Is this a 'Harlequin'?

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