harlequin

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The problematic species—officially called Harmonia axyridis but often known as the harlequin or the multicolored Asian lady beetle—originated in Asia and spends the winter there nestled in crevices on the sides of cliffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

It is easy to tell the difference between the two species, as the seven-spot ladybird is red and has seven spots, while the harlequin can vary in colour and have a greater number of spots.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

There’s Anastasia Durasova’s makeup that makes a face look like that of a melting high-glam harlequin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Fashion: See Styles’s sparkling harlequin jumpsuit and other red carpet looks.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2023

For the first time in his life he has said no to the frosted cake, the box of harlequin ice cream, the hot dogs in buns, the balloons and streamers taped to the walls.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri