Harlequin ladybird — size comparison

The harlequin ladybird hunts aphids and other small invertebrates. Both larvae and adults are predatory. Introduced beyond its native range, it has established

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Harlequin ladybird

Harmonia axyridis

6,5 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Harlequin ladybirdBody length6.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Harlequin ladybird — size comparison — facts and sources

The harlequin ladybird hunts aphids and other small invertebrates. Both larvae and adults are predatory. Introduced beyond its native range, it has established itself in Europe and elsewhere.

Colour and spot count vary greatly. In autumn adults may gather in large numbers in refuges, including buildings. In introduced ranges they compete with native ladybirds, and their environmental effects extend beyond aphid control.

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