Kidney-spot Ladybird

Chilocorus renipustulatus

Description

Over all length 4 - 5mm. Black with two red spots and a flange or rim around the wing cases.

Habitat

Woodland where they feed on scale insects, often on the bark of trees, especially Ash and Sallow.

Status and distribution

Fairly common in England and Wales, less common in Scotland and the West Country. Widespread in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

April to October.

Kidney-spot Ladybird - Chilocorus renipustulatus - May 11th 2015
Kidney-spot Ladybird - Chilocorus renipustulatus - May 11th 2015
Kidney-spot Ladybird - Chilocorus renipustulatus - March 24th 2019
Kidney-spot Ladybird - Chilocorus renipustulatus - June 23rd 2019
Kidney-spot Ladybird - Chilocorus renipustulatus - plus pupal case - August 24th 2016
Kidney-spot Ladybird - Chilocorus renipustulatus - pupal case - July 22nd 2016