My first-time encounter with an orange ladybird (Halyzia 16-guttata). These small insects count either eight or six large creamy spots on each side of their body and habitually feed on fungus (mildews, i.e. those infecting plant leaves) and aphids. The last couple of days have been quite warm in Paris and its suburbs where the shots were taken and this adventurous little beetle was enjoying the late November sun.

Orange Ladybird enjoying the sun on the bark of a birch tree. Credit: Yalakom

Orange Ladybug. Credit: Yalakom

You can count 16 large white spots on the back of that little bug. Credit: Yalakom

Location: Paris, France