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18 October 2026 21:58

A pleasant mooch in Loggerheads (Staffs) today, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird), and Rhyzobius lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) larva & adult #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird

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18 October 2026 21:57

Also from Loggerheads (Staffs) today, Stethorus pusillus (Dot Ladybird), Scymnus haemorrhoidalis (Red-rumped Ladybird), and Clitostethus arcuatus (Horseshoe Ladybird) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird

Andrew Jewels

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16 October 2026 08:45

Photographed a nicely marked groundhopper species at Betteshanger CP, Kent on 14th October. Back at home the photos appear to show a wavy edge to the mid-femur so the rarer Cepero's Groundhopper (Tetrix ceperoi) looks possible, though I cannot see any other supporting features. #KentWildlife

Richard Jones

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15 October 2026 21:25

Harmonia quadripunctata, the cream-streaked ladybird. Not rare, but I hardly ever see it. Deepest Surrey today. The last field visit of the year.

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15 October 2026 21:24

Brief visit to Newcastle-under-Lyme on Tuesday afternoon; whilst waiting for my friends to do what they needed, I had a quick mooch exploring some bushes, and found Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird) and Stethorus pusillus (Dot Ladybird) #Coccinellidae #Staffordshire #MicroLadybird