Taxonomy
Calvia quattuordecimguttata | Cream-spot Ladybird
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not assessed
Legal status
Not protected
Species Biology
Identification
Adult: 4mm to 5mm in length. Body is maroon-brown with 14 pale cream spots. The pronotum is the same maroon-brown colour but with small cream coloured 'commas' on the back edge. The legs are reddish-brown.
Larvae: have branched spines on the bumps bearing hairs.
Adult habitat & habits
Associated with trees
Diet
Feeds on aphids
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Its distribution is holarctic, occurring in northern Europe, northern Asia and North America. It occurs across Britain but appears less common towards the north.
Irish distribution
Widespread across Ireland
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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How can you help
Submit any sights of this species to Ladybird Survey
References
Relevant links
Cream-spot ladybird species account from the Ladybirds of Ireland website
Cream-spot ladybird species account from UK Ladybird Survey website