Harlequin Ladybird larva (Harmonia axyridis) in Kelvindale. The Harlequin Ladybird is an invasive species that was first introduced to the UK in 2004 that quickly became one of the most common species of ladybirds. The Harlequin Ladybird larvae can be identified by the 4 orange spikes in the central lower half of the body. The Harlequin Ladybird has a unique diet, as it predates on other ladybirds.
19 July 2024
Harlequin Ladybird larva, Richmond Park
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Glasgow - Malls Mire and Richmond Park
Harlequin Ladybird larva (Harmonia axyridis) in Richmond Park. The Harlequin Ladybird is a non-native invasive species which was first introduced to the UK in 2004 and quickly became one of the most common species of ladybird. The Harlequin Ladybird larvae can be identified by the 4 orange spikes in the central lower half of the body. The Harlequin Ladybird is problematic, as it predates on native ladybirds.
18 July 2024
Harlequin Ladybird larva, Broomhill Allotments
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Glasgow - Broomhill, Jordanhill Claythorn and Bingham's Pond
Harlequin Ladybird larva (Harmonia axyridis) at Broomhill Allotments. The Harlequin Ladybird is an invasive species that was first introduced to the UK in 2004 that quickly became one of the most common species of ladybirds. The Harlequin Ladybird larvae can be identified by the 4 orange spikes in the central lower half of the body. The Harlequin Ladybird has a unique diet, as it predates on other ladybirds.
12 June 2024
Harlequin Ladybird larva in Yorkhill Park, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Botanic Gardens, Hillhead, Kelvinbridge and Kelvingrove
Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) larva in Yorkhill Park, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
13 June 2023
Pond Olive Mayfly larva, Hamiltonhill Claypits
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Glasgow - North (Ruchill, Hamiltonhill, Forth and Clyde Canal Glasgow Branch)
Pond Olive Mayfly larva or nymph ((Cloeon dipterum) ) in the SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) pond at Hamiltonhill Claypits, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
30 September 2023
Damselfly larva, Hamiltonhill Claypits
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Glasgow - North (Ruchill, Hamiltonhill, Forth and Clyde Canal Glasgow Branch)
Damselfly larva in the SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) pond at Hamiltonhill Claypits, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
30 September 2023
Water beetle larva, Hamiltonhill Claypits
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Glasgow - North (Ruchill, Hamiltonhill, Forth and Clyde Canal Glasgow Branch)
Water beetle larva in the SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) pond at Hamiltonhill Claypits, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
30 September 2023
Caddis fly larva , Hamiltonhill Claypits
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Glasgow - North (Ruchill, Hamiltonhill, Forth and Clyde Canal Glasgow Branch)
Giant Casemaker Caddisfly larva (Trichoptera - Phryganeidae) in the SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) pond at Hamiltonhill Claypits, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
30 September 2023
Dragonfly larva, Hamiltonhill Claypits
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Glasgow - North (Ruchill, Hamiltonhill, Forth and Clyde Canal Glasgow Branch)
Dragonfly larva (Odonata) in the SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) pond at Hamiltonhill Claypits, Glasgow taken, by David Palmar. This animal is covered in algae so its segments are not easily visible.
