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twice stabbed lady beetle

Q: I found a black ladybug and it has two red spots on it. I have never seen one like it before. Is it rare?

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June 24, 2017

A: It is not rare but a wonderful treat for you to find it feeding on your palm tree fronds. It is called a Two-stabbed ladybird beetle, Chilocorus stigma. They love to feed on scale and aphids. The term ladybird is a name used in England for ... READ MORE

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Tags: Beneficial, Chilocorus Stigma, Two-stabbed Ladybird Beetle

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