Status
Conservation status
Not assessed
Legal status
Not protected
First reported in the wild
This species was first recorded in the outskirts of Cork city on 19th September, 2012.
Species Biology
Identification
Adult: 4mm to 5mm in length. The elytra is shiny black with two large red spots. It is flattened at the edge to form a distinct rim. The pronotum, head and legs are black.
Diet
Feeds on aphids
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
It is known only from a handful of site around Cork city
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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How can you help
Please submit any sightings of this species to Ladybird Survey