Asian Lady Beetle Larva
Scientific Name: Harmonia axyridis
Order & Family: Coleoptera: Coccinellidae
Size: 7 mm to 10 mm
Natural Habitat
Agricultural fields, gardens, and residential areas across North America, Europe, and Asia
Diet & Feeding
Aggressive predator of aphids, scale insects, and mites
Behavior Patterns
Active hunters that move quickly across leaves to forage; undergoes complete metamorphosis from larva to pupa to adult
Risks & Benefits
Highly beneficial for biological pest control in gardens, but can be an invasive nuisance species that outcompetes native ladybugs
Identified on: 6/20/2026