Beetle Ladybird
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| 19 March 2022* |
The cream-streaked ladybird, Harmonia quadripunctata, is a very variable species. The 'typical' form of this ladybird is bright red with 16 or 18 black spots, and streaked with cream. But in many specimens, most of the black spots are missing , leaving only the four marginal spots, two on each side. This form gave the name 'quadripunctata' to the species. The elytra usually have pale outer edges. The pronotum is white with a fairly consistent pattern of black markings, 7 of which are large and bold. The underside of Harmonia quadripunctata is dark with orange-brown sides.
Going back through my photos I think I did photograph a Cream spot but at the time thought it was a Harlequin Ladybird.
This one has not been confirmed though.
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| 15 September 2021 |
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| 19 March 2022 |
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| 19 March 2022 |
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