Asian Lady Beetle

Natural Habitat

Fields, forests, gardens, and increasingly inside human dwellings during winter months

Diet & Feeding

Predatory; primarily consumes aphids and scale insects, though will occasionally eat fruit or other larvae

Behavior Patterns

Active during the day; known for congregating in large numbers on sun-exposed walls in the fall to seek overwintering sites indoors

Risks & Benefits

Benefit: Excellent natural pest control for gardens. Risks: Can bite if handled, produces a foul-smelling yellow fluid when stressed, and can become a nuisance pest indoors

Identified on: 6/8/2026