Aphids and Ladybirds

My plants have been hit by Aphis nerii, the Oleander aphid. But today I noticed the ladybird beetle population is, um, multiplying, to take advantage of the increased food supply. There are lots of the peculiar looking ladybird beetle larvae feasting on the aphids. Darren

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jacqui

Posted February 8, 2011 at 5:51 PM | Permalink

Great photos, Darren.

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