Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Larva
Scientific Name: Harmonia axyridis
Order & Family: Coleoptera, Coccinellidae
Size: 1 mm to 10 mm in length during the larval stage
Natural Habitat
Gardens, agricultural fields, arboreal environments, and variety of plants and trees
Diet & Feeding
Voracious predator of aphids, scale insects, and other soft-bodied garden pests
Behavior Patterns
Active hunters that crawl along plants searching for prey; goes through four larval stages (instars) before pupating into an adult beetle
Risks & Benefits
Highly beneficial as biological pest control for crops and gardens; may occasionally nip humans if handled, but not venomous
Identified on: 6/16/2026