Convergent lady beetle
Scientific Name: Hippodamia convergens
Order & Family: Order Coleoptera; Family Coccinellidae
Size: 4 to 7 mm
Natural Habitat
Fields, gardens, agricultural land, and mountains during overwintering
Diet & Feeding
Mainly aphids, but also eats scale insects, mites, and nectar
Behavior Patterns
Active during the day; known for long-distance migrations and forming large aggregations during winter
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem as a natural pest control agent by preying on crop-destroying aphids
Identified on: 6/17/2026