Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle (Larva)

Found on a wide variety of plants, including ornamental shrubs, trees, and agricultural crops, wherever prey is present.

Aggressive predators that primarily eat aphids, but also consume scale insects, mites, and various other soft-bodied pests.

Larvae are highly active hunters that crawl along stems and leaves searching for prey. The larval stage lasts about 2-3 weeks before they attach to a surface to pupate.

Highly beneficial to ecosystems and gardens as a natural pest control for aphids. They pose no risk to humans, though they might occasionally deliver a harmless, superficial nip if handled.