This shy little beetle is just 3 mm big and a native to eastern and southern Australia. It will drop or fly away quickly if disturbed.If we think of beetles the picture of a ladybird is very often the first thing that comes into our mind. The minute two-spotted ladybird doesn't really match this picture. It is dark green-ish with 2 red dots, it even shows a bit of a hairy fluff. Nevertheless it is a ladybird and comes with all it's virtues:Some pests in ours garden, aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects don’t like ladybirds at all. They are the favorite diet of the helpful dotted beetle.A very welcome friend indeed.Minute two-spotted ladybird
This shy little beetle is just 3 mm big and a native to eastern and southern Australia. It will drop or fly away quickly if disturbed.If we think of beetles the picture of a ladybird is very often the first thing that comes into our mind. The minute two-spotted ladybird doesn't really match this picture. It is dark green-ish with 2 red dots, it even shows a bit of a hairy fluff. Nevertheless it is a ladybird and comes with all it's virtues:Some pests in ours garden, aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects don’t like ladybirds at all. They are the favorite diet of the helpful dotted beetle.A very welcome friend indeed.