Ladybug Larva

Natural Habitat

Gardens, agricultural fields, forests, and anywhere with aphid populations

Diet & Feeding

Primarily aphids; will also consume scale insects, mites, and insect eggs

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are active predators that crawl along stems searching for food. After four molts, they attach to a surface to pupate into adult ladybugs.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial as biological pest control for gardeners. They may occasionally nip skin if handled, though it is harmless.

Identified on: 6/14/2026