There are literally thousands of ladybirds in the field. I've been checking and so far I haven't seen a single Harlequin. This is Harmonia axyridis which has been called 'the most invasive ladybird on Earth'. Its been recorded in the area (Woods Mill and Saddlescombe) so it is only a matter of time before it arrives....either which way....watch out you Aphids! You thought you could get away with drinking our Willow Sap...Well think again coz we are setting the beasties on you!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
No Harlequins yet
There are literally thousands of ladybirds in the field. I've been checking and so far I haven't seen a single Harlequin. This is Harmonia axyridis which has been called 'the most invasive ladybird on Earth'. Its been recorded in the area (Woods Mill and Saddlescombe) so it is only a matter of time before it arrives....either which way....watch out you Aphids! You thought you could get away with drinking our Willow Sap...Well think again coz we are setting the beasties on you!
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Well, on the 16th April 2007 we found our first harlequins, and in great numbers. There seems to be about a 50 50 mix of harlequins and others. However there are enough aphids on the willows for us to welcome them all!
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