18 Spot Ladybird
18 Spot Ladybird - Myrrha octodecimguttata
Description
The 18-spot Ladybird is a fairly small species. The background colouration is a rich brown (Cream-spot Ladybird is slightly darker and a larger insect). ID can be confirmed by the rounded 'M' mark on the pronotum.
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
A tree dweller, showing a preference for the tops of Scots Pines.
When to see it
Can be encountered in most months.
UK Status
Widespread in Britain, but occasional and rather local in occurrence.
VC55 Status
Occasional and local in Leicestershire and Rutland.
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Park
19 February 2024
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
26 July 2018
Mike Higgott
County Hall
09 September 2015
willkirby
Horninghold, Gardener's Cottage
11 August 2025
Horninghold 11/08/2025
Kate Nightingale
Cropston garden
04 August 2019
Mike Higgott
County Hall
09 September 2015
Mike Higgott
County Hall
09 May 2018
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