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Paul mabbott
Knight Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: October 2005
Location: Sheffield, FPRSY
Posts: 5,842
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Two melanic 2-spot ladybirds: Adalia bipunctata - the best clue is that the shoulder red patch reaches the outside of the body - doesn't do that on the pine ladybird ....
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ollyk
Member of the Wild Empire
Registered: June 2006
Location: Stockport, Cheshire
Posts: 341
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott
Two melanic 2-spot ladybirds: Adalia bipunctata - the best clue is that the shoulder red patch reaches the outside of the body - doesn't do that on the pine ladybird ....
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I've done it again hey Paul  I thought something was strange as I couldn't see the comma shaped spots but Exochomus 4-pustulatus is all I could find....
Oh well thanks for that another email to the mods 
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Paul mabbott
Knight Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: October 2005
Location: Sheffield, FPRSY
Posts: 5,842
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ollyk
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul mabbott
Two melanic 2-spot ladybirds: Adalia bipunctata - the best clue is that the shoulder red patch reaches the outside of the body - doesn't do that on the pine ladybird ....
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I've done it again hey Paul I thought something was strange as I couldn't see the comma shaped spots but Exochomus 4-pustulatus is all I could find....
Oh well thanks for that another email to the mods
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No problem and it's a very good picture and interesting - it's very unusual to see two melanics mating. There is a gender bias, most melanics being male ... it's a long story - start a thread if you want to hear it! I think it would be nice to link this to the forum - I'm sure a lot of people might assume that two black with 4 red spot ladybirds are the pine so it would be educational! 
Cheers, Paul
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ollyk
Member of the Wild Empire
Registered: June 2006
Location: Stockport, Cheshire
Posts: 341
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul mabbott
Quote:
Originally Posted by ollyk
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul mabbott
Two melanic 2-spot ladybirds: Adalia bipunctata - the best clue is that the shoulder red patch reaches the outside of the body - doesn't do that on the pine ladybird ....
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I've done it again hey Paul I thought something was strange as I couldn't see the comma shaped spots but Exochomus 4-pustulatus is all I could find....
Oh well thanks for that another email to the mods
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No problem and it's a very good picture and interesting - it's very unusual to see two melanics mating. There is a gender bias, most melanics being male ... it's a long story - start a thread if you want to hear it! I think it would be nice to link this to the forum - I'm sure a lot of people might assume that two black with 4 red spot ladybirds are the pine so it would be educational!
Cheers, Paul
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Oh ok you have got me interested now Paul  I will start a topic tomorrow, although I am to assume you will take over and not leave me stranded - I am happy for you to start one should you wish...?
Olly.
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Dan Salter
Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: June 2006
Posts: 3,488
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Sat June 30, 2007 12:46pm
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yeah i just posted exactly that on his other pic as i thought they were pine..or kidney. ...trust me
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