The bugs, which are known as Harlequin Ladybirds, are flying in from Asia and North America on mild Autumn winds and seeking cosy hibernation spots in people’s homes.
Dozens of people in Greater Manchester have snapped the ladybirds in their living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.
Experts say the foreign invaders, which have black instead of red wings, not only look quite different to British domestic ladybird - but actually pose a threat to the domestic species because they carry a sexually-transmitted disease, called Laboulbeniales fungal disease...https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/swarms-diseased-ladybirds-invade-homes-12087409?_ga=2.146994487.1217956632.1539489222-1193970444.1539489188
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