I blogged about this last year, but just wanted to remind readers that Cornell University is still running its Lost Ladybug Project. The aim of this citizen science project is to track the changing distribution patterns of ladybugs in the United States. Scientists are especially concerned about the reduced numbers of native ladybugs. This project makes a great school science class or family activity.
Our two unusual finds for this year include the Eye-spotted ladybug (Anatis mali)
and the rarely seen native Two-Spotted Ladybug (Adalia bipunctata) pictured below. This one landed on my son during recess yesterday. He quickly drank the rest of his water and used the bottle to bring the ladybug home to be photographed and uploaded to the website.
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