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





