Hibernation

Ladybirds hibernating in our mailbox.
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Erhard Bernstein, trester88, Patrick Brandy, *Уαɾα and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

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aNNa schramm ^club

The Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis, also known as the "multicolored" or "harlequin lady beetle")[1] is a beetle belonging to the lady beetle family (Coccinellidae).

Originally from Asia, this species was introduced to the USA and then Europe at the end of the 20th century for biological pest control. The beetle now occurs in large numbers in the wild in many areas, and there are concerns that it is displacing native lady beetle species and other insect species. In autumn, it can become a nuisance to humans, as it forms swarms that seek out houses and other sheltered places to overwinter.
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7 months ago.

Dave C ^club has replied to aNNa schramm ^club

Thank you for the description Anna.
Danke für die Beschreibung, Anna.

7 months ago. Edited 7 months ago.

raingirl ^club has replied to aNNa schramm ^club

I've only ever seen tiny number of those "multicolored" lady beetles. Happily in my area (Oregon) we have plenty of the natives.

7 months ago.

raingirl ^club

Fun to see!

7 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Remarkable capture!

7 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Belle trouvaille bon week-end.

6 months ago.

trester88 ^club

Der Briefkasten als Biotop.

6 months ago.

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