Convergent lady beetle

Found in a wide range of habitats including agricultural fields, gardens, and forests, especially where aphid populations are high.

Primarily predatory, feeding on aphids, mites, scale insects, and other soft-bodied pests.

Active during daylight hours. Known for forming large overwintering aggregations in mountain canyons or sheltered spots before dispersing in spring.

Highly beneficial to agriculture and gardening as a natural biological control agent for plant-eating pests; no significant risk to humans.