Harlequin Ladybird Pupae Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupae are a similar size and colouring as the 7-spot Ladybird pupa. The giveaway is the remains of the spiky larva skin at the base of the pupa.
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Like the adult ladybirds, the Harlequin pupae come in a variety of shades and patterns.
Harlequin and 2-spot Ladybird pupae Harlequin (larger) and 2-spot (smaller) ladybird pupae
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupae Some batches from a single group of eggs can be more uniform.
Harlequin Ladybird pupas Uniform Harlequin pupae with one 2-spot pupa
Harlequin Ladybird emerging from pupa Ladybird about to emerge
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
Harlequin Ladybird pupa
These pupae have been predated and discoloured.