Pink Spotted Lady Beetle

Found in agricultural fields, gardens, and meadows across North and South America.

Polyphagous; they primarily eat aphids, but unlike many ladybugs, up to 50% of their diet can consist of plant pollen.

They are active during the day and undergo complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). They often aggregate in large numbers to overwinter.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and farmers as a biological pest control agent against aphids, mites, and insect eggs. They pose no risk to humans.