| Quite a
scarce ladybird across the UK, with a distinct preference
for coastal habitats although can be found on heathland,
but as it is a migratory species, it can occasionally
turn up unexpectedly. It's size (coupled by it's oval
shape) means this species is very similar to the Adonis
Ladybird, both of which are shown in the lower right
photograph. The 11-spot Ladybird is the right of the two
and is slightly larger, darker red than most Adonis, but
also has a different pronotum pattern - this being almost
entirely black, but having the appearance of two white
"false eyes". |
