I always thought ladybirds were red. Then this little orange beauty appeared in front of my lens and proved me wrong.
Dressed in glossy shades of orange, this little character wandered among the fluffy seed heads,
seemingly unaware that my camera was following every move, and became the perfect model.
Their bright colours are nature’s way of saying “I’m not tasty” – a warning that helps protect them from predators.
As it turns out, ladybirds are not limited to one colour. Some range from pale orange to deep red, often with surprising variations in colour and markings. Looking at this one, it’s easy to see why orange and red are sometimes hard to tell apart.
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