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The harlequin ladybirds from Asia, which were introduced in continental Europe to control pest insects on crops and have since spread to the UK on fruit and flowers and by being blown across the Channel, have become a common sight in the past decade.

Scientists have warned their arrival in the UK is likely to threaten more than 1,000 native species.

The bug is a "voracious" predator, which preys on a wide variety of insects, including the larvae of other ladybirds, caterpillars and even fruit, and out-competes native species.

But now it appears nature is fighting back, with tiny native wasps and flies which commonly lay their eggs in native ladybirds - causing death to the host - now attacking the harlequins.

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People joining the ladybird parasite survey need to track down some ladybird pupae, usually found fixed to the leaves of broad-leaf trees, conifers and low-growing plants, and take home samples in containers with a clear lid - such as cling film over a yoghurt pot.

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People can record their results, including photographs, on the BBC Breathing Places Ladybird Parasite Survey website.

The CEH is hoping schools will be among those who get involved in the project.

Dr Helen Roy, UK ladybird survey co-ordinator from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, said: "We will be able to witness evolution in action as the native parasites begin to adapt to life within the alien harlequin."

She said results would contribute valuable data to the long-running UK ladybird survey.

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The online jihadi presence has once again sent its long tentacles into Israel, using the Internet to circumvent 20th- century border controls to exert its lethal influence on a group of Arab Israeli men.

At least seven suspects from Nazareth and the surrounding area declared their allegiance to al-Qaida and its global holy war thanks to online indoctrination, according to security services.

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The process was made possible by the array of jihadi Web sites that indoctrinate recruits and provide them with tips on how to operate weapons and assemble explosives.

Al-Qaida's main point of access into Israel is via the Web, just as the Internet has opened the door to international jihadi doctrines and incitement to violence in dozens of other Western states.

The Salafi ideology championed by Osama bin Laden and his deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has been adopted by many others who have set up affiliated groups around the world. They all aim at nothing less than the establishment of a global Islamic caliphate to replace the current world order.

The international jihadi movement scorns Hamas, which is viewed by Salafis as too fixated on Palestinian nationalism, and is keen to set up a jihadi polity in any place on Earth that it can, be it in Gaza, Afghanistan or Somalia.

Online jihadis urge one another to travel to destinations seen as likely contenders for the next caliphate, such as Somalia, the country which the seven suspects attempted to enter to join the brigades of "holy warriors," before they were intercepted by the authorities in Kenya.

Many of the ideas dominating the global jihadi movement have evolved out of the writings of Egyptian Sayid Qutb (1906-1966), who argued that no country on Earth qualifies as a true "House of Islam" if it fails to turn the Koran into its official constitution and enforce a Taliban-like regime.

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FABIO Capello allowed his players to drink beer the night before their do-or-die match against Slovenia - and then watched them reach the parts they had not come close to reaching during their previous matches at this World Cup.

The England boss was delighted by the manner in which his team rediscovered the spirit which had been missing in the draws against the USA and Algeria.

Capello, whose iron discipline had been questioned in the last two weeks, said: "Yesterday evening they drank beer before the game.

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"This is the spirit that I remember when we played in the qualification games. I am really happy with the performance of the team.

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Capello, pictured below, substituted Wayne Rooney, who was struggling with an ankle injury, but is confident the striker will recover to play on Sunday.

Capello said: "I substituted Wayne because his ankle was not so good, he has some problems."

Pressed on how serious the injury was, Capello added: "I don't know.

" I have to wait for the doctor, but I think it will be okay."

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Slovenia manager Matjaz Kek believes England can now go on to win the trophy.

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"They played well, but we could have levelled and clinched a draw."

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SO The Three Lions World Cup dream is over.

I am really disappointed that England have failed to make it past the final 16.

The level of hype around whilst they were still alive was contagious and something I'd have enjoyed seeing continue.

It's never nice watching other sportsmen put through the wringer and I have a real issue with some comments made by fans about the money they've spent and what a waste it's been.

Yes, it would've been an unbelievable experience to be there and watch their team win the whole shebang.

I would've loved to be there watching any country play, purely to be a part of such an amazing spectacle. So stop with the negativity!

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Those who booed their team off the field during the Algeria game should've picked up their dummies, packed their bags and flown home, as it was a terrible show of support.

Australia got beat 4-0 in their opening game, Portugal beat North Korea 7-0 and you heard zero boos.

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Once the team gets knocked out, yes open fire, but not during, as it would have done nothing for players' confidence.

Clearly Wayne Rooney cared about his team's display otherwise he'd have skipped off holding hands with his other 10 team-mates, singing "this is the best day of my life", with a grin from ear to ear.

Unfortunately though, they just didn't appear to get out of the blocks, but I believe it comes back to the fact the cream of the Premier league's goal scorers are predominately made up of players from Spain, African nations and Argentina to name a few.

The Premier League is the world's best competition, but like the English Super League, without the players from outside the UK it would not be as attractive or competitive.

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The media should have taken this into account before all but chiselling "England" on the trophy.

As for Fabio Capello, for me he needs to go and an English coach should be brought in.

He'd lost the players before a ball had been kicked if you listened to some of the players comments in press conferences and their overall tense body language.

For him to think banning players from spending any real time with their wives, partners or children or going for a couple of team beers would be a good idea shows a real lack of reality and compassion.

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His naming of the team two hours before is absolute garbage.

Players need to know who they are playing with and not be left wondering, "Am I playing or are you?".

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