Harmonia antipodum explained

Harmonia antipodum, known as the antipodean ladybird, is a species of ladybird beetle (family Coccinellidae) indigenous to New Zealand, though sometimes mistaken for a related non-native species, Harmonia conformis.[1] They are a brown colour, and about 3 mm long, while H. conformis is much larger and more conspicuously coloured.

Notes and References

  1. MA. Martin. New Zealand Arthropod Factsheet Series. 2016. 39. Interesting Insects and other Invertebrates - Large spotted ladybird - Harmonia conformis. Landcare New Zealand. 1179-643X. 19 February 2023.