> > From: "Hans Imglueck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/04/13 Wed PM 02:27:32 GMT > To: [email protected] > Subject: PESO: Back with ladybug > > Hi all, > > was for long not present but I'm back. What do you think of this > one: > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3278186
I think (but I'm not sure - Ladybirds are not my speciality) that this is an asian specie, commonly called the harlequin, that has invaded the USA and, recently, Europe, devouring all in its path. It was originally introduced as a predator for aphids, at which it is excellent. Unfortunately, once the aphids are all gone, unlike any decent predator it does not die out itself but tranfers its affections to other prey. Including other ladybirds. Excellent picture.... > > Best regards, Hans. > > -- > Hans Imglueck > > +++ GMX - Die erste Adresse f�r Mail, Message, More +++ > > 1 GB Mailbox bereits in GMX FreeMail http://www.gmx.net/de/go/mail > > ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.ntlworld.com virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
