Species
Larch Ladybird
Easily camouflaged, the Larch Ladybird is a plain brown ladybird found in woodland where it favours Larch and other conifers….
Eyed Ladybird
The largest ladybird in Britain, the Eyed Ladybird is seldom seen due to its preference for coniferous woodland. Can you spot one?…
Kidney-spot Ladybird
A black ladybird with two large red spots, the Kidney-spot is a small but distinctive ladybird….
Hairy-footed Flower Bee
Zippy and bumblebee-like, the Hairy-footed Flower Bee is a spring-flying solitary bee. Females are jet black with orange pollen hairs while males are brown with a yellow face and hairy middle legs….
Bee Orchid
Distinctive and beautiful, the Bee Orchid is an unmistakable wildflower. Its name derives from its main pollinator, a species of bee…
22-spot Ladybird
Brightest of the yellow ladybirds, the 22-spot Ladybird is a small ladybird with typically 22 black spots. It favours grassland habitats….
Orange Ladybird
The Orange Ladybird is a bright orange ladybird with 16 cream-white spots. It can be found in woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens….
7-spot Ladybird
The 7-spot Ladybird is the ‘classic’ ladybird with a red body and seven black spots. This species can be found in almost any habitat….
Pine Ladybird
The Pine Ladybird is black with four red spots, two of which are comma-shaped. Widespread in the UK, but with very few records in the North East….