Ladybird

Coccinella septempunctata

Ladybirds are cherished insects in the UK, easily recognised by their distinctive spots and vibrant colours. You are most likely to see active ladybirds during the summer months, typically from June to September. This is their prime active period, driven by the abundance of their main food source: aphids. During these warmer months, ladybirds are busy feeding, mating, and laying eggs, leading to the development of new generations. As temperatures drop in autumn, they don’t migrate but instead hibernate, often clustering in sheltered spots like under bark, leaf litter, or even indoors, becoming largely invisible until the following spring when the warmth and food supply return.