Bug Identifier
Asian lady beetle
Community identification

Asian lady beetle

Harmonia axyridis

Order & Family
Coleoptera, Coccinellidae
Size
5.5 to 8 mm in length
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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.