2-spotted ladybird

Special features: The two spot ladybird is a fairly common species which is often found hibernating in houses during the winter months.

Identification of the 2-spot can be a bit tricky. Although some have red wing casings with two small black spots (as above) there is a variation which has black wing casings with red spots.

Latin name: Adalia bipunctata

Size: Approximately 5mms long

Distribution: Found throughout the U.K.

Months seen: March to October

Food: Aphids

Habitat: Fields, parks, gardens and woods.