Taxonomy

Propylea quattuordecimpunctata | 14-spot Ladybird

Distribution

Status

Conservation status

Not assessed

Legal status

Not protected

Species Biology

Identification

Adult: 3.5mm to 4.5mm in length. Body bright yellow with 14 rectilinear spots, some of which are often joined or almost touching.  The pronotum is yellow with a broad 4-pointed black mark on the back edge. 

Diet

Feeds on aphids

Distribution

World distribution(GBIF)

Temporal change

Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024

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How can you help

Please submit any sightings of the species to Ladybird Survey

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