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Halyzia sedecimguttata (Linnaeus, 1758) ORANGE LADYBIRD
The larva of the orange ladybird feeds on mildew (Mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus) on Erysiphaceae and the mycelium of Sawadaea bicornis; a favourite being sycamore trees. It has recently spread on to ash and is increasing in number. Hibernates in leaf litter, and in sheltered locations free from frosts. The lifecycle of a ladybird consists of four phases: the egg, larval stage, during which the larva undergoes a series of moults; the pupa, in which the larva develops into an adult; and the adult phase, the female lays her eggs in batches of up to 40.
Habitat… It can be found often in woodland areas predominantly on Sycamore and Ash trees.
April to October it is mainly active.
Widespread in England and Wales, not so widespread Scotland.
Read MoreThe larva of the orange ladybird feeds on mildew (Mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus) on Erysiphaceae and the mycelium of Sawadaea bicornis; a favourite being sycamore trees. It has recently spread on to ash and is increasing in number. Hibernates in leaf litter, and in sheltered locations free from frosts. The lifecycle of a ladybird consists of four phases: the egg, larval stage, during which the larva undergoes a series of moults; the pupa, in which the larva develops into an adult; and the adult phase, the female lays her eggs in batches of up to 40.
Habitat… It can be found often in woodland areas predominantly on Sycamore and Ash trees.
April to October it is mainly active.
Widespread in England and Wales, not so widespread Scotland.
