The
Convergent Lady Beetles -
Hippodamia convergens in the family
Coccinellidae, order
Coleoptera - are stirring in the canyon, despite the continuing rain. Look at the water drop hanging from the bottom lady beetle! (San Marcos Pass, 7 February 2010)
These beetles converge for the winter in our canyon, among others. Some years we have thousands, but this year we only have dozens. I don't know what makes the difference.
Photo uploaded at 8:57 PM