List compiled by Vanna Bartlett. Last updated 16th May 2024.
The following ladybirds have been recorded in Earlham Cemetery.
Ladybirds over-winter as adult beetles and are best looked for in spring when they emerge from shelter on mild sunny days. In most years, various species can be found sheltering on gravestones during the winter, sometimes in quite large numbers. The ‘inconspicuous’ species require a bit of searching for.
Conspicuous Species
Typical ladybirds, mostly large, often brightly coloured (eg red, orange) and shiny, usually marked with spots.
2 Spot Ladybird Adalia bipunctata rather scarce since the arrival of the Harlequin Ladybird
7 Spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata common, can be abundant in spring
10 Spot Ladybird recorded regularly in small numbers
14 Spot Ladybird Propylea quattuordecimpunctata regular records
18 Spot Ladybird Myrrha octodecimguttata occasional records, associated with Pine trees
22 Spot Ladybird Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata occasional records
24 Spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquatuorpunctata seen occasionally (first recorded in September 2023)
Adonis Ladybird Hippodamia variegata occasional records
Cream-spot Ladybird Calvia quattuordecimguttata regularly recorded
Cream-streaked Ladybird Harmonia quadripunctata most often on Larch
Eyed Ladybird Anatis ocellata our largest species, mainly associated with conifers
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis extremely common, can be very abundant
Kidney-spot Ladybird Chilocorus renipustulatus recorded in small numbers
Larch Ladybird Aphidecta obliterata occasional records, found on Larch
Orange Ladybird Halyzia sedecimguttata often on Sycamore
Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus common, found on a variety of trees including Larch and Oak
Inconspicuous Species
Small to very small, nearly all are covered with fine hairs giving them a dull appearance. Easily overlooked.
Nephus quadrimaculatus strongly associated with Ivy
Rhyzobius lophanthae associated with conifers, particularly Western Red Cedar
Scymnus frontalis
Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus suturalis associated with Pine trees