Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Larva

Natural Habitat

Found on various plants, crops, trees, and shrubs where aphid populations are present; often found in gardens and agricultural fields.

Diet & Feeding

Voracious carnivore; primarily eats aphids, but also consumes scale insects, mites, and the eggs/larvae of other insects.

Behavior Patterns

Active during the day, crawling along foliage to hunt. The larval stage lasts about 1 to 2 weeks through four instars before pupating into an adult beetle.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and gardeners as a natural pest control for aphids. However, as adults, they can become a nuisance by overwintering inside homes and may occasionally nip or cause minor allergic reactions in humans.

Identified on: 3/22/2026