The life cycle usually lasts about 1 year; occasionally there are two generations per year. Eggs are laid in spring to early summer, close to their larval prey. Pupation occurs in mid-summer and ...

All species of ladybird in the UK hibernate - this is technically known as diapause. This is due to their life cycle, as the beetles you see now won't reproduce until next year. The adults of some ...

Populations of some native UK ladybirds are in decline, possibly due in part to an invasive newcomer - the harlequin ladybird. Do One Thing for nature and learn about ladybirds - the different ...