14 Spot ladybird

14 Spot ladybird - Propylea quattuordecimpunctata

Alternative names
Fourteen Spot Ladybird
Description

A common yellow and black ladybird, though there is variation in the amount of each colour and the shape of the spots.

Designation

Indicator Species - Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

This species is relatively easy to identify and is unlikely to be confused with anything else. However photos are always helpful to confirm your record.

Habitat

All habitats.

When to see it

It is common on shrubs and is active from May to September.

UK Status

Common in England and Wales at least.

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records