- Harmonia conformis
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Large spotted ladybird 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Family: Coccinellidae Genus: Harmonia Species: H. conformis Binomial name Harmonia conformis
(Boisduval, 1835)Harmonia conformis (the large spotted ladybird)[1] is a species of ladybird (the family Coccinellidae). It has a light reddish appearance and its colouration includes 20 large black spots, 18 of which are found on the elytra (wing covers).[2] They are quite large for ladybirds, being about 6-7mm long.[2] It is a predator of other insects, eating aphids as both a larva and imago (adult).[2] It is found in Australia, and has been introduced to New Zealand, where it is common in northern regions.[2] Another member of the same genus, Harmonia antipoda, also occurs in New Zealand. This species however is a native and is much smaller and harder to find.
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Photographed in ACT
References
- ^ "Harmonia conformis (Boisduval)" (in English). www.ento.csiro.au CSIRO. 2005-07-07. http://www.ento.csiro.au/aicn/system/c_742.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-25.
- ^ a b c d Crowe, A. (2002). Which New Zealand Insect?. Auckland, N.Z.: Penguin. p. 47. ISBN 0141006366.
External links
- Common Spotted Ladybird - Harmonia conformis (includes many photos)
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