Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Larva

Natural Habitat

Gardens, orchards, agricultural fields, and urban areas wherever aphids are present.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous; primarily consumes aphids, scale insects, and other soft-bodied garden pests.

Behavior Patterns

Active hunters that crawl along stems and leaves searching for prey. They undergo four larval instars before pupating into adult beetles.

Risks & Benefits

Extremely beneficial for biological pest control in gardens. While the larvae are harmless to humans, the adult form can be a nuisance when they congregate indoors in autumn and may occasionally nip at skin.

Identified on: 4/28/2026