Two-Spotted Ladybug

Two-spotted Ladybug, Adalia bipunctata

The cheap student housing in New Zealand offers little to no insulation or heating element which means plenty of stove use when possible and water bottles at night for warmth. In a city that seems almost constantly damp and cold, some insects such as the two-spotted ladybug welcome the relief gained from invading houses. For summer, finding a way into a warm building is not an issue, but during winter hibernation the warmth can interfere with the metabolism by speeding it up and causing death. This particular species is common in many places of the world including North America, Asia, and Europe.

Lucky for this ladybug, it was just a cold summer day in Wellington, New Zealand.
And here's hoping my own computer is back and running by tomorrow!