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Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Just a little over 1/4 inch (6.35 mm). A large orange with black spots coccinellid beetle with 0 to 22 spots. This one 19 spots. Aka Japanese ladybug. Releases defense chemical. Helpful to control aphid population, however, it is harmful to grapes. Hibernates during winter months; active 50 degrees and up. Finds way into homes.
Habitat:
Varied
Notes:
Super bored on a very cold March day! Found this in my bedroom and brought it outside for photos. See video: Music is called The Lotus Flower -Isisip - Instrumental by Sylvain Durif.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 3, 2013
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