Lady bugs at night about 7 PM.

These are some lady bugs still walking around right after dark. They were also dug into the cracks in the limb. They lay small yellow patches of eggs, but maybe late November wasn't the right time because I didn't see any.

They must like apple tree wood and maybe I had some aphids that they were eating. Ladybugs have a huge appetite. Ladybugs eat up to 50 or 60 aphids per day, but will also eat other insects like mealy bugs, leaf hoppers, mites, and certain other bugs. When they are threatened, they close most of their shell-like wing cover with little remaining uncovered. It seems like their large eyes are sometimes peeking out, but their eyes are actually very small and dark colored. They are more apparent when they extend their heads out and the viewer is specifically searching for their eyes up close.

In cold weather they often swarm together, and in the winter they will hibernate under logs, leaves, bark, home foundations and various other protective locations.

In the UK, a similar looking "Ladybird" is actually a pesky concern, and colder winters might be a welcomed event for some. In general, certain ladybugs are a welcomed addition to certain areas, and, an actual pest in others.

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