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Post by plocket on Mar 6, 2007 14:14:51 GMT 1
I've just been enjoying the sunshine in the garden, and have spotted LOADS of ladybirds:  |
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Post by The witch on Mar 7, 2007 8:56:48 GMT 1
I noticed loads in the garden yesterday too  |
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Post by debbiem on Mar 7, 2007 12:03:30 GMT 1
Haven't seen any yet, hope we get more than our usual one or two in the garden this year.  |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 8, 2007 0:56:49 GMT 1
Lovely photos plocket I havent seen any ladybirds yet its probably too cold in the North!!
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Post by seanmckinney on Mar 17, 2007 15:01:56 GMT 1
blimey they are early
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Post by sweetleaf on Mar 17, 2007 15:09:52 GMT 1
I remember (years ago), this happened after a mild winter, they are simply responding to the increased food source as the insects they feed on have also got off to an early start. I just hope next weeks cold snap will not ruin it for them.  |
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Post by plocket on Mar 28, 2007 11:50:38 GMT 1
I thought this was so cute! Why they chose a dead leaf though, rather than a nice lush one I've no idea!!!  |
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Post by The witch on Mar 28, 2007 15:53:11 GMT 1
Great photo P - perhaps dead leaves are warmer |
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Post by plocket on Mar 28, 2007 16:09:37 GMT 1
There's a thought! When I checked this afternoon there were even more in the huddle!!! ;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Mar 28, 2007 17:06:40 GMT 1
Perhaps its an orgy!  |
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Post by plocket on Mar 28, 2007 17:32:48 GMT 1
I think you're right The witch!!!  |
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Post by The witch on Mar 28, 2007 17:34:11 GMT 1
Ahhhh............ a whole family of them |
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Post by plocket on Mar 28, 2007 17:37:29 GMT 1
I wonder how many will be there tomorrow??? Mind you there's rain forecast for tomorrow so they'll probably be gone by then  |
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Post by madonplants on May 28, 2007 23:30:43 GMT 1
They really can be good for the garden, can't they? I found one on a poppy and transfered it to an aphid infested rose bud and when I went back later it only had one or two left to eat, but it wasn't that much bigger! Does it eat then poo like crazy!!  Wish I had taken an after shot, but batteries needed charging! Keith  |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 28, 2007 23:33:22 GMT 1
Very nice of you to lay on lunch for him Keith, or hope its a she and she lays eggs, the larvae are even more ravenous! ;D
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Post by madonplants on May 28, 2007 23:41:09 GMT 1
I kept those 5/6 roses, just for this year, now I know why, to feed the ladybirds!!!  Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 28, 2007 23:47:21 GMT 1
Good move then!  |
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