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17-10-2011, 08:54 PM
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| | | 7 spot variant or harlequin?
This doesn't look like a harlequin to me but it doesn't look right for a 7 spot ladybird either. Any ideas>   |
17-10-2011, 09:02 PM
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| | | Re: 7 spot variant or harlequin?
Tell us about the surrounding habitat. Any woods or heath? A ventral shot would have been great. |
17-10-2011, 09:08 PM
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| | | Re: 7 spot variant or harlequin?
It was in a hedgerow with pasture beyond. I couldn't get any better shots as it was on bramble. |
17-10-2011, 10:45 PM
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| | | Re: 7 spot variant or harlequin?
7-Spot.
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17-10-2011, 11:45 PM
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| | | Re: 7 spot variant or harlequin?
 Oh dear! Yes of course 7-spot; I was trying to rule-out the unlikely Scarce species solely on account of the largest elytral maculations.
I've had a regular 7-spot with tiny shoulder markings too. |
19-10-2011, 12:47 AM
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| | | Re: 7 spot variant or harlequin?
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Originally Posted by Jason Green  Oh dear! Yes of course 7-spot; I was trying to rule-out the unlikely Scarce species solely on account of the largest elytral maculations.
I've had a regular 7-spot with tiny shoulder markings too. | Scarce 7-Spot is more domed and the large central black marking more oval on shape. There are some more definate underside characters too, though if you find a "7-spot ladybird" in early spring sitting untroubled on a wood ants nest its a pretty good bet that its a Scarce 7-Spot. 
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