In reply to Zo Clark:
Hi Zo
Apologies if I got it wrong - I didn't think it looked bright yellow enough or clear enough spots to be 22, but happy to admit any mistake.
This is also a photo of a 16 spot with no 'hammer shape' - just to confuse things further.
As you say, you are normally 'spot on' with your i.d. Skills, so I'm happy to go along with your judgement.
In reply to Hexas:
I hope you don’t mind me useing yours to also help.
Mine
22 Spot Ladybeetlethe 22 spot commonly lacks a black stripe down the middle of its wing case and has 22 spots but the spots arnt normally fused
Yours is the 16 spot Ladybeetle
16 Spot Ladybeetle
the 16 spot ladybeetle doesnt have the hammer shaped markings on it but it does have a black stripe down the middle of the wing case and spots that mesh with, join up, fused and connect to each other forming a line on the side of its wing cases this is some of the main identification features
that can help distinguish the 16 spot from the 14 spot and the 22 spot
14 Spot Ladybeetle
this one is commonly chequered and also commonly has
an anchor shaped pattern on its wing cases
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Thats ok. And thanks. As for the original unintentional mis identification don’t worry about it and Im still thankful that you stepped in and helped Out In the end neither of us got it right really anyway since I acidently put 16 instead of 14 which comfused things even more.
In reply to Peewit:
Peewit said:Good way providing you see detail with shaped anchor to help with ID of various similar Ladybeetles.
thanks