This species has only been recorded in Ireland in Kenmare Wood, Killarney, Co. Kerry over 100 years ago. It is a rather flat ladybird with an elongated body. Summer specimens have an orange-red background colour whilst those encountered during the winter will have a buffish ground colour; both forms have 19 spots.
Distribution in Ireland: Only recorded from Killarney, Co. Kerry. There is no reason as to why this species should not still be present here, or indeed elsewhere in Ireland.
Habitat: Like the 13-spot, this species is a wetland specialist. It prefers areas of reeds and reedmace on the edges of water bodies such as lakes and pools, but less frequently along riverbeds.
Habits: This is a predatory species which feeds on aphids. It is found primarily on reeds, reedmace and other emergent vegetation adjacent to stationary water bodies. If this species still exists in Ireland, it is likely to be seen in this setting and sweeping reedbeds may be a productive way of refinding it here. Overwintering sites in Ireland are unknown, but probably include sheaths and bulrush heads among reedbeds.
