Orange Ladybird - Halyzia sedecimguttata
Description
Easy to identify, with its orange/yellow head, body and legs.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
It is often found in woodland, particularly around Sycamore and Ash trees.
When to see it
April to October.
Life History
It feeds on mildew and overwinters in leaf litter or in sheltered positions on trees.
UK Status
This species was once closely associated with ancient woodland but is now increasing in the UK as it has adapted to feed on Sycamore and Ash.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were a total of 285 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham CalowSapcote garden126 July 2014
David NichollsUlverscroft NR20 June 2008
Barbara CooperLong Clawson06 September 2016
AJ CannKnighton03 July 2015
David NichollsRatby garden124 June 2006
John CranfieldStanford Reservoir10 September 2005larva
David GouldThe Spearwort Fields20 October 2018pupa
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Graham CalowSapcote garden113 July 2013 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote SP49019371 (taken 24.6.2010),,.JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote garden124 June 2010Visited light trap
Graham CalowSapcote garden121 July 2015
David NichollsUlverscroft NR20 June 2008 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote SP49019371 (taken 24.6.2010),.JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote garden124 June 2010
HAPeacockLeicester Garden02 July 2011
LostashEnderby02 May 2010
Barbara CooperLong Clawson06 September 2016
Steve MathersJubilee Way (Stathern and Barkestone Woods)15 October 2016
David NichollsMartinshaw Wood30 May 2008 Larva Old Fosse Sapcote SP 5018 9270 (taken 24.7.2009).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote24 July 2009larva
 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote SP49019371 (taken 24.6.2010),,.JPG)
 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote SP49019371 (taken 24.6.2010),.JPG)
 Larva Old Fosse Sapcote SP 5018 9270 (taken 24.7.2009).JPG)