[NatureNS] Ladybug Mini Invasion

From: Christopher Majka <c.majka@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:36:08 -0300
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Hi Gaye,

On 21-Oct-09, at 8:00 AM, Gayle MacLean wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Yesterday, here in Dartmouth, started noticing MANY ladybugs (or  
> ladybug look-alikes) on my window panes,on my front steps & in the  
> house.
> Am assuming this is probably a normal occurrence at this time of year?

Yes. These are almost certainly Asian multicolored lady beetle  
(Harmonia axyridis). They congregate looking for sites to hibernate.  
Take a look at the following Wikipedia article for further information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonia_axyridis

>
> Interestingly, was chatting with a friend in Buffalo, NY, and she  
> was saying the very same thing was happening there too but she said,  
> that there were swarms down there.


There too.

Cheers,

Chris

Christopher Majka  <c.majka@ns.sympatico.ca> | Halifax, Nova Scotia,  
Canada

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