Orange-spotted Ladybird

Orcus australasiae

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The ladybird beetle is dark green to black in colour with six orange dots on the wing covers.

Size

Can grow to around 6mm

Habitat

On vegetation feeding on mealybugs and scale insects

Distribution

Southern and western parts of Australia, including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Ladybirds of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Orange-spotted Ladybird
Scientific name: Orcus australasiae (Boisduval, 1835)
Family: Coccinellidae
Category: Bug Life › Beetles
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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