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Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

Photo by Anthony8
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Field Notes

Description:

The lady beetle introduced to destroy aphids and other pests. Now it itself has become a nuisance. They invade homes during the winter in mass numbers and smell terrible.

Habitat:

House

Notes:

She won't find any aphids on my bill! They always seem to get inside when its cold out.

Species ID Suggestions

Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
This invasive, introduced species is known to congregate in large numbers in the winter (often inside homes). When I lived in Maine we had that happen. We aren't sure how they got in but it was a mess and we had to resort to vacuuming them up.

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