Asian Lady Beetle
Scientific Name: Harmonia axyridis
Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera, Family: Coccinellidae
Size: 5 mm to 8 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and urban settings; often congregates in homes during autumn.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory, primarily feeding on aphids and other soft-bodied scale insects.
Behavior Patterns
Highly variable in color and spot patterns; known for overwintering in large numbers inside buildings and exhibiting reflex bleeding when threatened.
Risks & Benefits
Benefit: Effective biological control agent for plant pests. Risk: Can be a nuisance pest in homes, can cause minor allergic reactions, and may bite if provoked.
Identified on: 3/1/2026