Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Pupa

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

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

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.

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.