Taxonomy
Myzia oblongoguttata | Striped Ladybird
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not assessed
Legal status
Not protected
Species Biology
Identification
Adult: 6mm to 8mm in length. Body is orange brown with 13 place cream streaks and spots. The scutellum is cream-coloured and bordered by small cream triangles. The pronotum is largely white or cream with an orange-brown central band, often bordered by darker bands. The legs are brown.
Diet
Feeds on aphids
Habitat
Is associated with old coniferous woodland, particularly where there are mature Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
There are significant gaps in our knowledge of its true distribution in Ireland
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2023
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How can you help
Please submit sightings of this species to Ladybird Survey