Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)
The Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a small, dome-shaped beetle, typically measuring 5-8 millimeters in length. They are highly variable in color, ranging from bright orange to red, with black markings.
Some individuals have white or yellow markings on their pronotum (the shield-like plate behind the head). This invasive species has become a common sight in many parts of the world, known for its voracious appetite for aphids and other insect pests.
Some individuals have white or yellow markings on their pronotum (the shield-like plate behind the head). This invasive species has become a common sight in many parts of the world, known for its voracious appetite for aphids and other insect pests.
Seven-spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata)
The Seven-spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata) is a small, dome-shaped beetle measuring about 5-8 millimeters in length. Its bright red body is adorned with three black spots on each wing cover, plus one in the center, totaling seven spots. Its head is black with white markings, and its legs are a light brown color. This species is a common sight in gardens and fields throughout Europe and North America, known for its beneficial role in controlling aphids and other insect pests.
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
The Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a small, dome-shaped beetle, typically measuring 5-8 millimeters in length. It's highly variable in color, ranging from bright orange to red, with black markings. Some individuals have white or yellow markings on their pronotum (the shield-like plate behind the head). This invasive species has become a common sight in many parts of the world, known for its voracious appetite for aphids and other insect pests.