Propylea quattuordecimpunctata (14-spot Ladybird)

In the UK, the 14-spot Ladybird Propylea quattuordecimpunctata (also written as P. 14-punctata) is the most common black and yellow species. As with other ladybird species, the number of spots can vary; in this species, between 4-14. The individual spots are often somewhat rectangular in shape.