Gardeners preparing for autumn are likely to encounter a surge of ladybirds seeking shelter among foliage and debris. This abundance follows a bumper year for the beneficial insects, attributed to the ...

The larva of the horseradish flea beetle Phyllotreta armoraciae (left) is well-armed against its enemy, the larva of the harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis (right). For its chemical defense, it uses ...

Anyone who’s starting to tidy up their garden in the next month is likely to see plenty of ladybirds on foliage and debris looking for nooks and crannies in which to shelter as autumn kicks in. It’s ...

Anyone tidying their garden over the coming weeks is set to encounter countless ladybirds amongst foliage and debris as these creatures hunt for cosy hideaways with autumn's arrival. It's been an ...

09:28, Tue, Sep 16, 2025 Updated: 09:32, Tue, Sep 16, 2025 Anyone tidying their garden over the coming weeks is set to encounter countless ladybirds amongst foliage and debris as these creatures hunt ...