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Old 22-07-2007, 07:40 PM
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Pattern variability of Harlequin Ladybirds

We tend to think of three pattern variants in UK - which are very variable within themselves (). The non-melanic succinea form can have between 0 and 25 (maybe more?) black spots on red background. I don't think we've had a picture of an absolutely spotless one before so have posted this one from my good friend Les Wilson:

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