14-spot ladybirds

Lord Vetinari

Had a few 14-spot ladybirds appear in the garden in the last few days.
Brian v.

GOLDENORFE

very good , like #2 best .
not seen these in my garden

Earache

Really nice shots!
The patterns on the bugs look hand-painted - cool!
Don't recall ever seeing one over here either.

Lord Vetinari

Thanks for the comments
Yes the spots always look a bit cubist to me.
Brian v.

IPClark

Very nice. So many different colour ladybirds out there

Lord Vetinari

IPClark wrote: »

Very nice. So many different colour ladybirds out there

Thanks Ian
Yes - think I've found 9 species in my garden so far.
Brian v.