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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott  It happens every year and it's very intriguing. Lots around in October (that's why they're called the Hallowe'en Ladybird  ) - November but continuing to reproduce into December in a 'good' year. Lots come into shelter to overwinter but most seem to die - which is why very few are seen in Spring or even early Summer. |
Ah, thanks for that, it is intriguing indeed - I guess I'd just noticed it more this year for some reason.
In 2007 though I was working at a nature reserve in Lincolnshire and they were everywhere all summer
