This little huddle of native 7-spot ladybirds on the Science Site, still hibernating amongst a cluster of wild cherry flower buds that were just beginning to loosen their bud scales in today's sunshine, make a useful comparison with the superficially similar alien harlequin ladybird, which arrived in Durham last year and which you can find out more about here. The red and black-spotted form of the harlequin has more spots, a more domed body and is noticeably larger.... and we'd like to hear from anyone who thinks they've found one.
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