Asian Lady Beetle

Natural Habitat

Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and urban settings; often seeks shelter in homes during winter.

Diet & Feeding

Mainly aphids, scale insects, and other soft-bodied pests; can also feed on ripening fruit.

Behavior Patterns

Known for overwintering in large groups inside buildings; displays a wide variety of colors and spot patterns, typically featuring an 'M' or 'W' shape on the pronotum.

Risks & Benefits

Provides significant biological control of pests like aphids, but can be a nuisance when invading homes and may cause allergic reactions or 'reflex bleeding' (yellow fluid) that stains surfaces when disturbed.

Identified on: 2/19/2026