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Friday, August 20, 2021

Covid 19 post Bugs (1)

Good for our land:  The steelblue ladybird or in Science talk "Mumutawa" This little beetle was deliberately introduced to New Zealand from Australia over 100 years ago.  It is a favorite friend of gardeners and fruit growers, thanks to it's appetite for pest insects. 


This is my first post in quarantine and its a bout the steelblue ladybird. This creature is good for our land so its wise not to kill these guys or gals when you see them. 

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4 comments:

  1. Mrs HobbsAugust 20, 2021 at 2:45 PM

    Hi Oliver, I never knew that that was a breed of ladybug. Thanks for sharing the info! Have you been looking for any in your garden?

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  2. CarolAugust 22, 2021 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Oliver, that was some interesting information you gave us about the Steel Blue ladybug. I have only ever seen red ones. You you seen a Steel Blue one before? I see you got have the information on a card. Where did you get this card from? Let me know if you ever see this Steel Blue ladybug!

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  3. Jen TAAugust 27, 2021 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Oliver - thanks for sharing this interesting information! The photo you posted reminded me of the cards I collected for my own children. They contain some really interesting facts. Do you have more? If you do, what is your favourite card? I have never seen a Steelblue ladybird. Only the black & orange/red ones. Maybe next time you could tell us where in NZ we would find these. Take care. Jen TA

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