Howardian Local Nature Reserve Close Window ~ Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis Larva ~ June The Harlequin Ladybird is a native of eastern Asia which arrived in Britain in 2004 probably by a variety of routes. Some have probably flown across the channel, others have been found on imported flowers from Europe, and in packing cases from Canada. The Harlequin Ladybird Survey Howardian Local Nature Reserve Back to top