Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 20: 22-spot Ladybird

22-spot Ladybird
Arthropods Daily · No. 20 22-spot LadybirdPsyllobora vigintiduopunctata
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22-spot Ladybird
22-spot Ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata) – species of family “Lady Beetles“

Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata (often abbreviated to Psyllobora 22-punctata), the 22-spot ladybird, is a 3–5 mm long ladybird commonly found in Europe . Unlike most other ladybirds which feed on aphids, P. 22-punctata eats mildew — especially from umbellifers and low-growing shrubs .

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