These little ladybirds aren't native to Aotearoa; they were introduced in the nineteenth century as a biological control for aphids. They're common around my house, which they seem to use as a shelter over the winter — they often drop out when I open a window.
[21 April 2014, Olympus OM-D EM-1, 60mm f/2.8 macro + 26mm extension rings, ISO 200, 1/200 at f/8; diffused flash]
All content © 2014 Pete McGregor
Posts
3 comments:
Once came across a swarm of ladybugs, above the tree line. An odd, rocky natural garden, and a boulder covered with ladybugs.
Zhoen, that's quite usual, apparently. They often congregate in large numbers around mountain tops over the winter.
Usual for them, unique for me.
Post a Comment