Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Pupa

Natural Habitat

Found globally in gardens, forests, agricultural fields, and often on human structures during pupation.

Diet & Feeding

Does not eat during the pupal stage. As larvae and adults, they consume aphids, scale insects, and other soft-bodied pests.

Behavior Patterns

The pupa is the stationary stage between larva and adult. It attaches itself to a substrate with a glue-like substance. When disturbed, it may exhibit a 'twitching' reflex to deter predators.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem as they control aphid populations. However, they can be a nuisance to humans when they aggregate in homes during winter and can produce a staining yellow fluid if crushed.

Identified on: 5/29/2026