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Ladybird 'risk to 1,000 species'
bbc ^ | 30 June 2009

Posted on 06/30/2009 6:32:08 AM PDT by JoeProBono

The Harlequin ladybird is putting over 1,000 species in the UK in peril, scientists have warned. "The rate of spread is dramatic and unprecedented," said Dr Helen Roy of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. The ladybird has spread to most parts of the UK in just four years, preying on many other insects. However, research outlined at the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition suggests local ladybird parasites are adapting to prey on the interloper. To help that process along, scientists are suggesting introducing a mite that renders the ladybirds infertile. Originally from Asia, the harlequin preys on a wide variety of insects, including the larvae of other ladybirds, and will also eat fruit.

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: ladybird


1 posted on 06/30/2009 6:32:08 AM PDT by JoeProBono
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2 posted on 06/30/2009 6:38:01 AM PDT by GQuagmire
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They can put the “Lady Bugs” in my garden any time. I have found them on mountain tops covering trees (mating) and scooped them up in a paper sack. Brought them home in put them in my refrigerator, and weekly put them on my roses.

Better than any insecticide. And as pretty as a bug.


3 posted on 06/30/2009 6:40:00 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (The last time I looked, this is still Texas where I live.)
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4 posted on 06/30/2009 6:41:23 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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5 posted on 06/30/2009 6:44:01 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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And exactly *which* species does she threaten?

6 posted on 06/30/2009 7:01:05 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Christian+Veteran=Terrorist)
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7 posted on 06/30/2009 7:02:37 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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Unfortunately, scientists of this day can only communicate in stentorian voices, using phrases such as:

REPENT, FOR THE END OF THE WORLD IS NIGH!

DOOM, DOOM, DOOM FOR DENIERS.

OYEZ, OYEZ, OYEZ. AGW IS THE NEW RELIGION.


8 posted on 06/30/2009 7:04:49 AM PDT by Ole Okie (the)
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She looks harmless to me.

9 posted on 06/30/2009 7:06:46 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Too sick for words!)
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10 posted on 06/30/2009 7:07:13 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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11 posted on 06/30/2009 7:08:19 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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12 posted on 06/30/2009 7:13:12 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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13 posted on 06/30/2009 7:16:07 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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14 posted on 06/30/2009 7:20:47 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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</i>And exactly *which* species does she threaten?</i>

The Billboard Bird.


15 posted on 06/30/2009 7:27:36 AM PDT by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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A lady bird?


16 posted on 06/30/2009 7:46:06 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If any of you die, can I please have your ammo?" ~ Gator113)
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