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Torphins is a village in upper Deeside, Aberdeenshire Scotland. There is nothing particularly special about the wood, it is a mixed species coniferous/deciduous wood, so things found there can probably be found in many other Scottish, British or even European woods. For more information on Torphins itself and the human population there go to Torphins.org.
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Phyllobious, Weevil
Found on vegetation in gardens, and open woodland.
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Coccinella septempunctata, 7 spot ladybird
Both adults and larvae are found on vegetation, usually near aphids.
Usually seen only in the warmer months, however adults hibernate over the winter, often away from vegetation.
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Halyzia 16 guttata, Orange ladybird
Adults and larvae are found on the underside of the leaves of deciduous trees, especially sycamore. Adults hibernate in the trees, in leaf litter and even in the soil.
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Adalia bipunctata, the 2 spot ladybird.
Adults and larve are found in a variety of locations, but always near their food - aphinds.
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10 - spot ladybird, Adalia 10-punctata
Varaition in spot pattern and colour, but always has yellowish legs.
Adult body length is 3.5 - 5. 0 mm.
Found on deciduius trees, in meadows and gardens.
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