List compiled by Vanna Bartlett. Last updated 22nd March 2023.

The following ladybirds have been recorded in Earlham Cemetery.

Ladybirds over-winter as adult beetles and are best looked for in spring when they emerge from shelter on mild sunny days. In most years, various species can be found sheltering on gravestones during the winter, sometimes in quite large numbers. The ‘inconspicuous’ species require a bit of searching for.

Conspicuous Species

Typical ladybirds, mostly large, often brightly coloured (eg red, orange) and shiny, usually marked with spots.

2 Spot Ladybird Adalia bipunctata rather scarce since the arrival of the Harlequin Ladybird

7 Spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata common, can be abundant in spring

10 Spot Ladybird recorded regularly in small numbers

14 Spot Ladybird Propylea quattuordecimpunctata regular records

18 Spot Ladybird Myrrha octodecimguttata occasional records, associated with Pine trees

22 Spot Ladybird Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata occasional records

Adonis Ladybird Hippodamia variegate occasional records

Cream-spot Ladybird Calvia quattuordecimguttata regularly recorded

Cream-streaked Ladybird Harmonia quadripunctata most often on Larch

Eyed Ladybird Anatis ocellata our largest species, mainly associated with conifers

Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis extremely common, can be very abundant

Kidney-spot Ladybird Chilocorus renipustulatus recorded in small numbers

Larch Ladybird Aphidecta obliterata occasional records, found on Larch

Orange Ladybird Halyzia sedecimguttata often on Sycamore

Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus common, found on a variety of trees including Larch and Oak

Inconspicuous Species

Small to very small, nearly all are covered with fine hairs giving them a dull appearance. Easily overlooked.

Nephus quadrimaculatus strongly associated with Ivy

Rhyzobius lophanthae associated with conifers, particularly Western Red Cedar

Scymnus frontalis

Scymnus interruptus

Scymnus suturalis associated with Pine trees