Nephus quadrimaculatus (Herbst, 1783)
Taxonomy: Polyphaga > Cucujoidea > Coccinellidae > Nephus > Nephus quadrimaculatus
Images
Source:
Paul Mabbott
Source:
Lech Borowiec
Description
Length: 1.5-2mm. Basic colour: black. Pattern: two pairs of reddish-brown kidney-shaped spots, the front pair being larger than the rear pair. Number of spots: 4. Pronotum: black. Head colour: black. Leg colour: brown. Other features: hairy; abdomen has a reddish-brown tip.
Biology
Habitats: gardens, woodlands; habitats where Ivy is prevalent. Host plants: Ivy. Food: scale insects. Overwintering sites: Ivy.