These ladybirds are native to Australia and have been used as a biological control agent of cottony cushion scale in California.
Vedalia Beetle, Rodolia cardinalis
Early April 2010
Ulverstone
Identification thanks to Adam Slipinski
Late November 2011
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Late October 2014
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Pupal Case
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Emerging adult
Mid February 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Emerging adult
Mid February 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Emerging adult
Mid February 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Late March 2016
Knocklofty Reserve,
Hobart