The Harlequin Ladybird

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Arrival

The Harlequin Ladybird first arrived in the UK in 2002. It is thought that the ladybird arrived from Northern Europe

Spread

By 2005 the Harlequin Ladybird has become established in the South East
Establishment
By 2016 the Harlequin Ladybird is established across most of England and Wales

Research

Scientists have shown that the arrival of the Harlequin Ladybird has resulted in declines in many native ladybird species (dashed lines)

What's been done so far?

60,000

Observations of Ladybirds

3,000

People submitting sightings

14

Years since the Harlequin Lady's arrival