Asian Lady Beetle larva

Gardens, agricultural fields, orchards, parks, and suburban areas worldwide where plant foliage and insect prey are present.

Carnivorous, feeding voraciously on soft-bodied insects such as aphids, scale insects, whiteflies, and mites.

Active hunter that crawls along leaves and stems searching for prey. The larval stage lasts about 2 to 3 weeks through four instars before attaching to a surface to pupate into an adult ladybug.

Highly beneficial biological pest control agent in agricultural and garden settings. Poses no physical risk to humans, though adults can occasionally swarm indoors in autumn.