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STD-ridden cannibalistic ladybirds invading Brit homes - but expert says 'leave them be'
insect world.But the deadly characteristics of one particular invasive species are anything but cute.The large, voracious harlequin variety of ladybird is riddled with a sexually transmitted fungus. They can also be cannibalistic and make meals of a smaller native species.READ MORE: Killer Asian hornets reignite their invasion of UK as first insects of 2022 discoveredEach year, usually autumn, swarms of harlequins - sometimes in their thousands - crawl into people's homes.