Hippodamia variegata

A species native to Europe that feeds on aphids.  The only representative of Hippodamia in Australia.

Hippodamia variegata
Mid April 2015
Marion Bay beach
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Hippodamia variegata
Mid April 2015
Marion Bay beach

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Mid March 2016
Hobart
Drying off after being trapped in a water bowl.
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