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Asian Ladybug Beetle
Stanley Jones

Asian Ladybug Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)

Asian Ladybug Beetle (Harmonia axyridis: Coccinellidae) 5.5-8.8 mm long. Introduced species.
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Habitat
Post Oak Savannah vegetation area. Post oak/yaupon dominated upland, garden area around the nature center at ca. 88 m (269 ft) elevation.
Location
Lick Creek Park, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2024
Scientific name
Harmonia axyridis
Equipment used
Canon
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bievreJJ
excellent portrait of this lovely little beetle, Stanley, beautifully composed, love it, many tfs!!
 
delia todd
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Is it a harmless introduction, or does it cause problems Stanley?

A terrific picture my friend - very well done.
 
Stanley Jones
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delia todd said:
Is it a harmless introduction, or does it cause problems Stanley?

A terrific picture my friend - very well done.
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They were brought in to control aphids which they did. They adapted too well to our environement and proliferated, inn areas which gets cold in the US, most, they seek shelter in winter in peoples attics (by the thousands). They then creep into peoples houses and cover their walls. Some people are allergic to their waste which can be significant when there are thousands of them. Stanley
 

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Category
Invertebrates
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
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Comment count
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Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
100.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1250 second(s)
ISO
3200
Filename
Asian Ladybug Beetle, Lick Creek Park, College Station, Brazos County.jpg
File size
736.1 KB
Date taken
Thu, 30 May 2024 2:05 PM
Dimensions
1920px x 1613px

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