Ladybird Epidemic in Wexford

Kidchameleon · 21-08-2013 06:10PM #1

Hi all,

I was in Wexford today, specifically Cahor and I couldn't believe the amount of Ladybirds there. This is no exaggeration, there were millions of the things! At most I've seen 100 ladybirds my whole life, but today I was in shock. Even the locals here have never seen anything like it! What is the case of this epidemic?

MadsL · 21-08-2013 06:12PM

Kidchameleon wrote: »

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Karma?

mikom · 21-08-2013 06:12PM

Kidchameleon wrote: »

Hi all,

I was in Wexford today, specifically Cahor and I couldn't believe the amount of Ladybirds there. This is no exaggeration, there were millions of the things! At most I've seen 100 ladybirds my whole life, but today I was in shock. Even the locals here have never seen anything like it! What is the case of this epidemic?

To quote Fran.............. "Are you a ladybird, or a dirtbird?"

The Backwards Man · 21-08-2013 06:13PM

I love ladybirds, I've read all their books.

KeithM89 · 21-08-2013 06:13PM

Kidchameleon wrote: »

This is no exaggeration, there were millions of the things!

Heh

Drop of petrol will sort them out.

enda1 · 21-08-2013 06:15PM

That's weird all right. Might get a better response in the nature forum or something though.

kneemos · 21-08-2013 06:19PM

Obviously a picnic nearby

cherryghost · 21-08-2013 06:20PM

I've noticed quite a lot around Dublin also.

AnonoBoy · 21-08-2013 06:21PM

Surely this is the start of some low-rent B-movie where ladybirds threaten to destroy our very way of life.

But a plucky kid and a grizzled reporter - whom nobody believes when they warn of the dangers of these no-doubt radioactive ladybirds - will save the day with their guile and cheeky charm.

Worry not folks. Worry not.

Fr_Dougal · 21-08-2013 06:21PM

They should be allowed marry whoever they want to.

Mycroft H · 21-08-2013 06:22PM

Wicklow town is wedged with them.

Possibly something to do with the amount of aphids about. There is tons of them at home.

kneemos · 21-08-2013 06:23PM

I was quite shocked as a youngster when a ladybird suddenly unfolded it's wings and flew away.

kneemos · 21-08-2013 06:24PM

BX 19 wrote: »

Wicklow town is wedged with them.

Possibly something to do with the amount of aphids about. There is tons of them at home.

Are they smart aphids?

TeddyTedson · 21-08-2013 06:24PM

What a bizarre name for an insect, Ladybird. Dafuq is up with that.
Where's the Ladbird?

*waits patiently for Ladyboy comment*

hullaballoo · 21-08-2013 06:25PM

NSFW.

It's the dry weather and the abundance of food. Our rose garden might actually see out the season!

Sauve · 21-08-2013 06:25PM

kneemos wrote: »

I was quite shocked as a youngster when a ladybird suddenly unfolded it's wings and flew away.

I wish I could do that

Speak Now · 21-08-2013 06:26PM

Ladybirds of Bangkok.

Hootanany · 21-08-2013 06:26PM

Kidchameleon wrote: »

Hi all,

I was in Wexford today, specifically Cahor and I couldn't believe the amount of Ladybirds there. This is no exaggeration, there were millions of the things! At most I've seen 100 ladybirds my whole life, but today I was in shock. Even the locals here have never seen anything like it! What is the case of this epidemic?

They look like very small apples.

The Backwards Man · 21-08-2013 06:27PM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

What a bizarre name for an insect, Ladybird. Dafuq is up with that.
Where's the Ladbird?

*waits patiently for Ladyboy comment*

They're not even real birds!

biko · 21-08-2013 06:27PM

Kidchameleon wrote: »

What is the case of this epidemic?

Enda wouldn't let Moses take the Jews out of Egypt?

Esel · 21-08-2013 06:27PM

Frying pan, hot oil... mmmmm ladybirds.

(o o)
(.~.)

LordSutch · 21-08-2013 06:29PM

Just the other day we were commenting hom many ladybirds there were in the garden this year/ Wicklow.

Miike · 21-08-2013 06:31PM

Up till this year I hadnt seen a lady bird in about 10 years was beginning to think they signed on in a different country

MadsL · 21-08-2013 06:32PM

biko wrote: »

Enda wouldn't let Moses take the Jews out of Egypt?

I knew they were Irish? Jewish? Who knew?

http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0819/468925-egypt-protests/

tommy2bad · 21-08-2013 06:34PM

We call 'em 'God's cows' around here.

MadsL · 21-08-2013 06:36PM

Brits on tour!

Where have all the ladybirds disappeared to this summer?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/10214024/Where-have-all-the-ladybirds-disappeared-to-this-summer.html

TheMilkyPirate · 21-08-2013 06:36PM

They are literally everywhere down here, Its never been like this any other years id love to know what's causing it

Ihatecuddles-old · 21-08-2013 06:43PM

Sh*tloads of them in portlaoise too!

byhookorbycrook · 21-08-2013 07:14PM

Not so many here and would love some to attack the damn aphids.

tara73 · 21-08-2013 08:15PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1203866/Ladybird-invasion-Population-explosion-sees-millions-bugs-descend-UK.html

it happens from time to time, this explosion of ladybird population. when I was a kid, I remember one in my hometown too, was unbelievable, millions of it.

unfortunately article doesn't say what causes it, some deeper googling might find the solution..:)

Muise... · 21-08-2013 08:16PM

there must be lots of aphids in Wexford this year.

10 million-strong swarm in England a few years ago:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci/tech/8171461.stm

Ladybird Epidemic in Wexford

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