Well, I've learnt something today - due to the number of spots, I was a little concerned that this ladybird would be flying home to a burnt house and her great great grand children would be gone. However the spots don't stand for her age but for her species - she is a Harlequin ladybird !
@bardejov google is a wonderful thing - i like our theory better though !
@danacarruthers happy hunting !