Striped Ladybird
Striped Ladybird - Myzia oblongoguttata
Description
Size 6 to 8 mm. A chestnut coloured species with cream stripes and spots. The pronotum is also white with chestnut markings.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognised expert, good photos are required that show the key ID features. Also state the size in the comments box.
Habitat
Areas with Scots Pine.
When to see it
April to August.
Life History
Feeds on aphids.
UK Status
Widely distributed in Britain and can become frequent in areas with a lot of Scots Pine.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Mark Skevington
Martinshaw Wood
15 August 2001
Taken at MV Light
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