Convergent lady beetle

Found across wide range of habitats including agricultural fields, gardens, and forests where aphids are present.

Mainly aphids, but also eats scale insects, whiteflies, thrips, and occasionally pollen or nectar.

Adults are active during the day; they often aggregate in large numbers to overwinter in leaf litter or mountain crevices.

Extremely beneficial to ecosystems and agriculture as a natural pest control agent against aphids; no significant risk to humans.