14 Spot Ladybirds

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Scientific name: Propylea quatuordecimpunctata or Propylea 14-punctata

Size: Approximately 3mm long

Distribution: Found in most parts of the U.K.

Months seen: March to October

Food: Aphids

Habitat: Hedgerows and woodlands.

Special features: The 14-spot ladybird has wing casings which can vary in colour from creamy-yellow to almost black.  The black spots tend to be more rectangular than round, and are often fused together.

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