US EditionWhy Are There so Many Ladybirds This Summer? Here's What an Expert Says
ESSEX, ENGLAND, JUL 9 – Millions of ladybirds swarm coastal Essex and Suffolk due to recent heatwaves exceeding 30 degrees, echoing population surges seen in past warm summers, experts say.
- ECHO Camera Club captures millions of ladybirds swarming in Essex and Suffolk, amid reports of a widespread invasion linked to recent heatwaves.
- The ladybird invasion is linked to the recent UK heatwave, with June 2025 being the hottest June on record, causing temperatures above 30°C and triggering the surge.
- Residents' videos reveal millions of ladybirds piling on beaches and plants, causing disruptions like canceled golf games, with one resident reporting “millions of them.”
- The ladybird influx, linked to recent heatwaves and recorded by the UK Ladybird Survey, benefits gardeners and highlights ecological roles amid rising temperatures.
- The 1976 ladybird surge, with 23 billion insects, parallels this summer's forecasted 34°C heat, as experts warn warm weather accelerates insect populations.
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