Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata

Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata

22-spot ladybird

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Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata

Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata (often abbreviated to Psyllobora 22-punctata), the 22-spot ladybird, (earlier known as Thea vigintiduopunctata) is a common, 3–5 mm long ladybird native to Europe. The elytra are yellow in colour with 22 black spots. The pronotum is yellow or white with 5 black spots. Unlike most other ladybirds which feed on aphids, P. 22-punctata eats mildew — especially from umbellifers and low-growing shrubs. The 22-spot ladybird is best looked for amongst low vegetation.

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1. Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psyllobora_vigintiduopunctata

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