The ladybird has been introduced in Holland as a biological control to get rid of sap sucking pests like aphids.
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"It's now by far and away the commonest ladybird at Kew, as it is probably elsewhere in the south east", said Sandra Bell.
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The adult H. axyridis is about 7mm long, slightly larger than the seven-spot ladybird native to the UK. It comes in a range of colours and patterns.
He's uncovered a tiny fragment the size of a small ladybird.
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Both girls had some trouble understanding his accent, and they were thrown off by his use of "ladybird" instead of "ladybug" when referring to the red-and-white sweater Gabby wants for Christmas.
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