Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Larva

Natural Habitat

Found on various plants, shrubs, and trees in gardens, agricultural fields, and forests where prey is abundant.

Diet & Feeding

Voracious predator of aphids, scale insects, spider mites, and other soft-bodied agricultural pests.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are active hunters that move quickly over foliage. They undergo four larval stages (instars) before pupating. They are often called "aphid lions" due to their appetite.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial to ecosystems and gardens as a natural pest control agent. While harmless to humans, they can occasionally nip if they crawl on skin, though they have no venom.

Identified on: 3/23/2026