Scientific Name: Hippodamia variegata
Common Name: White collared ladybird
The white-collared ladybird was introduced into Australia.
Adults have a black head with white patterns and a white patch stretching
across the pronotum (the 'shield' between the head and the wingcases). They
have at least two (usually more) black spots on the back. Ladybird adults and larvae are predatory and
consume prey. They are important predators of aphids, leafhoppers, thrips,
mites, moth eggs and small larvae. Ladybird eggs are generally yellow,
spindle-shaped and laid standing on end in groups.
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