ladybirds

[alowing]

We had dozens of ladybirds active during the winter months but in the last few months we have not seen any. Any suggestions about what could have happened to them?

[Paul mabbott]

Originally Posted by alowing

We had dozens of ladybirds active during the winter months but in the last few months we have not seen any. Any suggestions about what could have happened to them?

Welcome.
They're probably dead - having mated and laid eggs. At the moment there are lots of larvae and pupae around which, in a couple of weeks, should turn into the next generation of ladybirds.

You don't mention where you are but 'new' ladybirds are appearing already in the south but further north will be weeks behind ...