Seward, Alaska
While checking out a small
pile of 1x4s, probably destined for a beach fire, I discovered a striking red
ladybug with four black spots. She/he wanted nothing to do with me and scurried
off as fast as her six little legs could carry her. By manipulating the wood, I
was able to get a couple photos.
Thanks to Google, I learned
that this species is native to North America with populations in western
Canada, western U.S. and into Mexico. The article did not mention Alaska. It
feeds primarily on aphids (yay!)
http://bugguide.net/node/view/1043595
I imagine birds do not eat
it, thanks to the warning red coloration. I don’t remember ever seeing a
ladybug in Seward, so this was really interesting.
Carol
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