Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis

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Ladybirds are an apex predator and the Asian Ladybird has been imported and exported around the world. Too late the Asian Ladybird was recognised as an invasive species and it cannibalises native species.

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Size: 4368px × 2912px
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Antony Cooper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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