
Community identification
Asian lady beetle
Harmonia axyridis
- Order & Family
- Coleoptera, Coccinellidae
- Size
- 5.5 to 8 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found in forests, fields, orchards, and commonly invades human homes in autumn.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily feeds on aphids, scale insects, and other soft-bodied agricultural pests.
Behavior Patterns
Aggregates in large numbers on sunny walls in autumn to overwinter in sheltered structures.
Risks & Benefits
Beneficial as a natural pest controller, but can release foul-smelling yellow fluid and occasionally bite humans.