Hymenoptera: Coccinellidae

Coelophora inaequalis  

Variable Ladybird (Coelophora inaequalis)
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© Vik Dunis 2014
Ascot, QLD (May, 2014)
Common Names
  • Variable Ladybird
  • Variable Lady Bug

There are many species of ladybird beetles in Australia. This is a common and widespread one.

Ladybirds are the gardener's and farmer's friends, preying on pest insect species.

Variable Ladybird (Coelophora inaequalis)

Variable Ladybird

Variable Ladybird (Coelophora inaequalis)

Variable Ladybird

Variable Ladybird (Coelophora inaequalis)

Variable Ladybird