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Cardinal Ladybird Novius cardinalis
Other Names: Vedalia Ladybird, Vedalia Beetle
In 2003 an outdoor population was present in two nearby locations in Chelsea, London, during Sept-Oct. They did not appear to survive the winter and were not recorded subsequently.
Identification Length 3.0-4.0mm
A medium sized ladybird. A deep crimson red with irregular black markings. Hairy.

Photo by George Fowler
Cavalaire-sur-Mer, Var, France

Photo by George Fowler
Cavalaire-sur-Mer, Var, France

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain

Larva Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain
Habitat
This species is used as a biological control against Cottony Cushion Scale, Icerya purchasi.
One of the Chelsea populations was on an Ivy covered wall.
On Menorca, Spain in May 2023 I found this species to be abundant in one particular pine tree.

Pine tree Punta Prima, Menorca, Spain
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