Hainault Forest
COCCINELLIDAE
Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
TQ4892 26/02/2019 ©Raymond Small

Pine Ladybird

Exochomus quadripustulatus


The small black ladybird measures 3-4mm and has four red spots, two of which are comma-shaped. Its legs are black. Despite its common name implying a connection to pine trees, this species is also prevalent on various deciduous trees, including lime, oak, and beech.

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