Scientists have led an 11-year study which shows how the invasive harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) caused the severe decline of the two-spotted ladybird on broad-leaved trees and shrubs in ...

A new study provides compelling evidence that the arrival of the invasive non-native harlequin ladybird (ladybug) to mainland Europe and subsequent spread has led to a rapid decline in ...

CABI scientists have led an 11-year study which shows how the invasive harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) caused the severe decline of the two-spotted ladybird on broadleaved trees and shrubs ...

The harlequin ladybird carries a parasite that causes it no harm but kills other native species.

Řeřicha, Michal, et al. "Mating with Dead Conspecifics in an Invasive Ladybird Is Affected by Male Sexual Fasting and Time since the Female's Death." Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, vol. 11 ...

Harlequin ladybirds carry a parasite that does not kill them--but does kill other ladybug species that attempt to eat the harlequin progeny. Sophie Bushwick reports ...

The astonishing success of the alien invasive harlequin ladybird in Britain has given a team of scientists a unique opportunity to investigate a key ecological theory, the Enemy Release Hypothesis ...

Before you call me a monster, let me explain why They are invasive ladybug beetles can multiply fast indoors, turning one bug into an infestation. They can trigger allergic reactions and create a ...

The harlequin ladybird was once a stalwart ally of greenhouse growers around the world. Native to Japan, Korea and other parts of eastern Asia, the bright red ladybugs were prized for their aphid ...

The harlequin is regarded as the most invasive ladybird species on earth. It is larger and more aggressive than other ladybirds and will even eat them.

Once inside the invasive Asian Lady Beetle can expel a foul odor and even bite when provoked which can even be harmful to your pets. The American Ladybug is much more docile.

It is trying to build up reliable records of this invasive species of ladybird and wants to know if you’ve seen any of them.