Monday 24 July 2023


 Ladybirds like this Seven Spot Ladybird are sometimes referred to as 'incidental pollinators'. Mainly they visit plants in search of prey e.g. aphids but in doing so pollen may stick to the body and be rubbed off elsewhere. Having said that Ladybirds also eat pollen and nectar to supplement their diet so can be considered a 'reciprocal' pollinator too.