Status
Conservation status
Not assessed
Legal status
Not protected
Species Biology
Identification
Between 5.5mm and 8mm in length. Adult is red with seven black spots. The scutellum is bordered by small white triangles. The pronotum is black with squarish white marks on the leading edge. Legs are black.
Preferred environment
A common and widespread species and can be found through a range of different habitats.
The species is commonly found in gardens.
Diet
Feeds on aphids.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Widespread and very common.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2025
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How can you help
Please submit any sighting to Ladybird Survey