Adonis Ladybird Hippodamia variegata
The Adonis Ladybird is a small (4-5mm long) ladybird and fairly common in the Mansfield/Sherwood Forest NNR and Eakring areas. It has apparently increased in abundance in recent years and favours well drained soils. The number of spots apparently ranges from 3-15, although out of the many we have found - most had six well defined spots towards the rear of the elytra.
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UK distribution of Hippodamia variegata
 

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Updated September 2011

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