Coccinellidae November depending on location and weather conditions. Homes or other buildings near fields or woods are particularly prone to infestation. After an abnormally long period of hot, dry weather in the summer of 1976 in the UK, a marked increase in the aphid population was followed by a "plague" of ladybirds, with many reports of people being bitten as the supply of aphids dwindled. The presence of coccinellids in grape harvests can cause ladybird taint in wines produced from the grapes. "Harmonia axyridis" (the harlequin ladybird) is an example of how an animal might be partly welcome and partly harmful.
Belfast Harlequins Ladies Rugby players into the club it was decided to go straight into All Ireland Division 2 North. The first season (2008/2009) was a hard fought one, with the Harlequins Ladies only winning 2 out of their season fixtures. In their second season (2009/2010) the adult squad grew to approximately 30 players and made a good account for themselves finishing mid table in A.I.L Division 2 North and competing in the Carrick 10's in May and entering a Tag team into the IRFU Tag leagues during the summer months. In their third season (2010/2011) the recruitment drive in the Tag leagues and