The growing shoots of this cherry tree were infested with blackflies, causing contorted leaves.
I don't spray and was pleased to see ladybird larvae today, which eat the aphids.
Unfortunately, my garden is now inhabited by the dreaded Asian harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis), which out competes with our native ladybirds.
Ugly looking bug isn't it! But what is the insect on the Harlequin larva?
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