The Harlequin ladybird originated in Japan and it was introduced to many countries around the world as a biological control to try and control aphids, they can also vary in colour and markings. The larvae of these ladybirds are black and orange and are about 1cm in length and they also feed on aphids and other insects, they have an elongated body shape and are mostly black or dark grey, the eggs are yellowish to orange and are laid in groups on leaves and they are difficult to distinguish from other eggs of other ladybirds. Many ladybirds including the Harlequin overwinter in groups inside buildings usually in large groups and they are not a problem to people but they can exude a clear yellow liquid which may cause some staining to furnishings, they also over winter in cracks within barks or rocks and any crevice they find.
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Evening time in Cape Verde, the sun sets, oh so different and lovely every night.
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This pretty Damselfly can be found in most of Europe and are commonly found around ponds and other water bodies but in sheltered areas. The life cycle for the Damselfly is around one year but most of that time it is in the larval stage, the larvae live in underwater vegetation and they grab their food as it passes by and they mainly eat midge larvae and small crustaceans. These insects on the wing can normally be found during May through to September and they lay in wait for insects that pass by and they catch them with their legs then return to their perch to eat what they have caught.
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This banana tree was growing in the grounds of the hotel in Cape Verde.
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