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An unusual number of ladybirds, swarming and clustering together in homes is being reported on social media this week.

The weather is likely to be responsible for the recent sightings. After a chilly end to September and start to October across the UK, temperatures on Monday peaked in the low twenties in Celsius, above the seasonal average.

Ladybirds have been taking advantage of the dry, sunny conditions this week to fly and find a sheltered warm spot to hide in for winter.

Ady Dayman spoke to Laura Wilson, whose Leicestershire house has been taken over by ladybirds, and the UK's Ladybird Survey Co-lead Peter Brown spoke to 麻豆社 Leicester's Emma Caldwell.

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