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17-05-2011, 08:14 PM
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| | | mating 14-spot ladybirds showing variation in colour and markings
Stony Stratford, Bucks.
I thought some of you might be interested to see this mating pair of 14-spot ladybirds. I was struck by the considerable difference in markings - the colour difference is is typical of this species in this area. 
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17-05-2011, 08:20 PM
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| | | Re: mating 14-spot ladybirds showing variation in colour and markings
Interesting shot there Bruce. Amazing differences.
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17-05-2011, 08:21 PM
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| | | Re: mating 14-spot ladybirds showing variation in colour and markings
Evening Bruce,
Interesting shot - both colour-forms for this species. I wonder what the subsequent offspring will be like?
Take care,
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17-05-2011, 08:23 PM
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| | | Re: mating 14-spot ladybirds showing variation in colour and markings
Yes they do seem quite variable. Until this year I rarely saw one but I'm getting a few regularly from a couple of locations now.
And 'mine' are also mating at the moment. |
21-06-2011, 07:29 PM
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| | | Re: mating 14-spot ladybirds showing variation in colour and markings
Thanks for your interest and comments everyone and apologies for my VERY tardy response. Thread must have slipped off page 1 without me realising.
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