David Element

Wildlife Photography

and Digital Video Images

____________________ Beetles 9 - Ladybirds 4

                     EIGHTEEN-SPOT LADYBIRD Myrrha octodecimguttata

                                              EYED LADYBIRD Anatis ocellata

                              STRIPED LADYBIRD Myzia oblongoguttata

                                   LARCH LADYBIRD Aphidecta obliterata

                  KIDNEY-SPOT LADYBIRD Chilocorus renipustulatus

                        PINE LADYBIRD Exochomus quadripustulatus

                                                Nephus quadrimaculatus

                                                         Rhyzobius litura

               ELEVEN-SPOT LADYBIRD Coccinella undecimpunctata

• The Eighteen-spot and Larch Ladybirds are illustrated in artificial surroundings as it is somewhat impractical trying to photograph them in their natural habitat (namely at the tops of trees!). These beetles were kindly provided by Roger Hawkins during the preparation of his authoritative book 'Ladybirds of Surrey'.

• The photographs of Rhyzobius litura and Nephus quadrimaculatus were photographed in captivity. These tiny insects move at breakneck speed and they are surprisingly challenging subjects. These insects were also supplied by Roger Hawkins.

• The remaining species are all illustrated in the wild.

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