Cleaning hands after lunch by praep
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Hi there.
If we all learned in our youth - clean your hands well after lunchtime - this ladybug learns how to act as a lady would do.
It's a Harmonia axyridis I think, native in eastern Asia but now they can be found in Europe and North America too. I heard they where imported because of they eat up to 250 aphids on one day and where used as a biological weapon against them. The colors of this species is various and so they called also Harlequin ladybird. (Source: Wikipedia)
Thanks for all the comments on my last posts and have all a great start into the week.
Some of my favorite shots of this summer will come soon - just as a sneak peak - there will be spiders and dragonfly-girls...stay tuned if you like.

Comments (11)
great shot.
That is why I have no aphid left on my beans
Oh yes, we have the asian species here in germany, too. But I think they share their food well with our native ladybugs, cause I see them both here all the time :o) A wonderful picture and great macro, you've really captured a special scene. Well done! ~Sassy~
Really wonderful closeup!! :)
Beautifully detailed macro. Wonderful clarity and its great you have a reduced shine on it as I have found they often reflect so much light they end up with a sun spot on their shell.
bonne photo!
Great shot ! Beautiful composition and colors..!!
What a special shot...
nice crisp shot!
Wonderful macro shot.
Wonderful candid macro! Clive