Nephus quadrimaculatus

Nephus quadrimaculatus is a species of ladybird belonging to the family Coccinellidae. It was first described by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Herbst in 1783.

Description
Nephus quadrimaculatus can reach a length of 1.5 - 2 mm and feeds on aphids and mealybugs. Elytra are black, each with two red-yellow, kidney-shaped spots.

Distribution
This species is present in most of Europe, inhabiting warm areas in the lowlands and on the lower slopes of mountains. It occurs in forests and parks on a variety of deciduous trees and ivy (Hedera species).