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Vedalia Ladybird Novius cardinalis
Other Names: Cardinal 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
Red with large black irregular markings. Hairy.


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

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