Live two-spotted ladybird in January!?!

Tiaruallana · #1 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 11:24 PM

Today I found a two-spotted ladybird flying flying around indoors. Is this unusual for this time of year? (I live in Scotland and it is currently minus 2 degrees outside)

Phoebe · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiaruallana

Today I found a two-spotted ladybird flying flying around indoors. Is this unusual for this time of year? (I live in Scotland and it is currently minus 2 degrees outside)

Hi Tiaruallana welcome to WaB! I've never heard of ladybirds flying around indoors at this time of year. Have you got a photo or could you get one. Are you sure it is a ladybird?

Jason Green · #3 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 11:34 PM

As far as I know you often get ladybirds hibernating in houses, but obviously this one doesn't believe it's time for bed

Has one room become warmer than of late for whatever reason? If so, it could be that it's temporarily left hibernation thinking the weather's improved.

nutmeg · #4 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 11:36 PM

I suspect it's just warmed up a bit.

Tiaruallana · #5 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoebe

Hi Tiaruallana welcome to WaB! I've never heard of ladybirds flying around indoors at this time of year. Have you got a photo or could you get one. Are you sure it is a ladybird?

Thanks Phoebe

Tiaruallana · #6 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Green

As far as I know you often get ladybirds hibernating in houses, but obviously this one doesn't believe it's time for bed

Has one room become warmer than of late for whatever reason? If so, it could be that it's temporarily left hibernation thinking the weather's improved.

No, all the rooms are about the same temperature (quite hot). I hope I haven't woken the poor thing up

Will it go back to sleep if i put it somewhere cooler? I was thinking about putting outside tomorrow if the frost has gone. Or i could find somewhere cooler indoors maybe?

Jason Green · #7 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 12:04 AM

Um... I suggest a Garage if you have one. It may stay awake in the warmer temperatures but will most likely return to hibernation when it realises there are no aphids around.

Other WAB'ers may suggest other places to put him so check back tomorrow

Phoebe · #8 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 12:05 AM

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Thanks Phoebe

Oh wow! it is a ladybird! she/he might need food, anyone know what to do? sugar water maybe?

Thanks for the photo Tiaruallana

Jason Green · #9 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 12:08 AM

Phoebe: I thought that too, but they are insectivourous in the way that they only go for plant lice, aphids and other tiny invertebrates.

Try it however, Tiaruallana - it may just work... though don't hold your breath.

Phoebe · #10 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Green

Phoebe: I thought that too, but they are insectivourous in the way that they only go for plant lice, aphids and other tiny invertebrates.

Try it however, Tiaruallana - it may just work... though don't hold your breath.

Yeah Jason, I know but there won't be much else in the way of food for it now, unless it knows where something is hiding

lol