Experts explain why ladybirds are 'swarming' the UK this week View Image

Brits have been left baffled after 'swarms' of ladybirds have been spotted flying outside and gathering on windows and walls this week, with some households claiming to have been invaded by hundreds of the tiny insects.

The beginning of this week has seen social media flooded with claims that ladybirds are "everywhere".

One user wrote on X, formerly Twitter : "I don’t know what’s going on but there’s loads of ladybirds outside casually swarming around my house!"

While another said: "Ladybirds, everywhere! Is this the equivalent of flying ant day?"

However, experts reassure that there's no need to panic. The sudden surge in sightings can be explained by ladybirds' annual autumn migration as they seek shelter

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