Where are all the ladybirds?

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Grubbypaws

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Where are all the ladybirds?
« on: September 15, 2022, 11:48 »
At this time of year on a sunny evening I usually get lots of ladybirds landing on my warm west facing house wall and door frame. This year I haven't seen a single one and I am worried.

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Re: Where are all the ladybirds?
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2022, 16:00 »
I'm still seeing some out in the garden, plus the usual one or two who find their way indoors  :D Who have to be gently persuaded to leave, before the cat eats them  ::)

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Re: Where are all the ladybirds?
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2022, 20:36 »
Broad beans had their usual blackfly infestation earlier this year, but the other common target (runner beans) completely escaped  - the weather has to have been a factor.
Despite that, I have seen a few ladybirds and their larvae (sure they'll be back in greater numbers when there is more food on offer.)
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