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.
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015