Convergent lady beetle

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

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

Identified on: 6/30/2026