Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle (Larva)

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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.

Risks & Benefits

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.

Identified on: 6/18/2026