Common spotted ladybird

The common spotted ladybird is round in shape and medium in size. They are bright orange in colour with black spots on each wing-cover. The larvae are more elongated than adults with the rear of the body tapering. They are grey or black in colour with two orange markings and black legs. Ladybird adults and larvae are predatory and consume prey. They are important predators of aphids, leafhoppers, thrips, mites, moth eggs and small larvae. Ladybird eggs are generally yellow, spindle-shaped and laid standing on end in groups.