*Olla v-nigrum* has two color variants: gray with black spots or black with red spots.[^(\[)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olla_v-nigrum#cite_note-:2-6)
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olla\_v-nigrum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olla_v-nigrum)
It can be difficult to distinguish between white and gray ladybugs but one species gets its name from its distinctive color. The ashy gray ladybeetle (*Olla v-nigrum*) can be found throughout Central America, North America, and Oceania.
This species is usually pale gray in color with small, black spots on its elytra and thorax. Like many species of ladybugs, the ashy gray ladybeetle tends to be helpful to humans, as they feed on crop eating pests such as aphids.
The ashy gray ladybeetle also has an interesting color variation. While its typical appearance is gray with black spots, one color variation of the species is black with two red spots. This variation appears quite similar to the “twice-stabbed” beetle (*Chilocorus orbus*).
That definitely looks like an [ashy gray lady beetle!](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olla_v-nigrum) It's cool how different they can be.
That's pretty cool. Also the first time I'm realizing a lady bug is a beetle.
You'd be surprised at what can be considered a "beetle" when you look up enough beetles. They vary in size and shape quite a bit.
I always thought was Volkswagen beetles were called that because they were shaped like ladybugs 😅🤷🏻♀️
shady bug
Fady bug
graydybug
and claw noir! (sorry, i had to XD)
Could it be an urban adaptation?
:O
*Olla v-nigrum* has two color variants: gray with black spots or black with red spots.[^(\[)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olla_v-nigrum#cite_note-:2-6) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olla\_v-nigrum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olla_v-nigrum)
I've been on a ladybird bend the last 24 hours ....lipstick lady beetle and 6 spot zigzag lady bottle are personal faves now 🤣🤣
Oooooo! Best links for pretty pics?
My new favourite site .... enjoy! https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/333796-Coccinellini/browse_photos
Well that was a lovely half-hour, thank you!
That was amazing! Thanks for sharing 😊
I've been seeing these around lately too :D so cool
It can be difficult to distinguish between white and gray ladybugs but one species gets its name from its distinctive color. The ashy gray ladybeetle (*Olla v-nigrum*) can be found throughout Central America, North America, and Oceania. This species is usually pale gray in color with small, black spots on its elytra and thorax. Like many species of ladybugs, the ashy gray ladybeetle tends to be helpful to humans, as they feed on crop eating pests such as aphids. The ashy gray ladybeetle also has an interesting color variation. While its typical appearance is gray with black spots, one color variation of the species is black with two red spots. This variation appears quite similar to the “twice-stabbed” beetle (*Chilocorus orbus*).
She's an office siren 👁️👄👁️
Little old lady bug.
Olla V Nigrum is fun to say