Large spotted ladybird

Harmonia conformis

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Body dome-shaped, round, shiny and orange with black spots. These ladybirds eat aphids and scale insects, acting as biological control agents to remove unwanted insects that damage plants.

Size

Body up to 1 cm long

Habitat

On vegetation

Distribution

South-western and eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Museums Victoria Sciences Staff (2017) Harmonia conformis Common Spotted Ladybird in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Large spotted ladybird
Scientific name: Harmonia conformis (Boisduval, 1835)
Family: Coccinellidae
Category: Bug Life › Beetles
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Common Spotted Ladybird

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