i just have the regular kind of ladybirds. this time around, as garden’s always changing, they’re around the potato plants, and even more so on the (still young) dill crop. as a matter of fact have just taken a pic of the ladybirds on the dill however, not likely to be spectacular shots as don’t have a macro lens.
some time ago a couple of times i have seen the leaf chewing kind of ladybird at other properties, both times on ivy. needless to say these ladybirds didn’t impact the rampant ivy in any way.
ladybirds in general like the tiny daisy like flowers of many vegetable/herb crops like dill, carrot, parsley, mustard etc, where they feed on the nectar of the flowers. given a chance though they will attend an aphid population on most plants, when the seasonal temperatures are warm enough for the ladybirds. aphids are active even in cooler weather, at which time other control measures may be necessary. at other times one must control ants, which farm and protect aphids, in order to give ladybirds free access to the aphids. ladybirds overwinter as eggs or encased larvae on tree trunks and such. a couple of my gardening references suggest how to make winter homes for them.
sorry for the braindump like post…someone might find useful info there.