Science · 7 hours ago
Harlequin ladybirds carrying an STD are swarming into UK homes
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Harlequin ladybirds, which were initially confined to England's south-east, have seen a significant expansion of their presence throughout the Midlands. Homes across the UK are now being swarmed by ladybirds infected with a sexually transmitted disease. These invasive insects pose a threat to native ladybird species due to their rapid reproduction and the diseases they carry.
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