Skip to main content

Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

Photo by AprilPerry
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

40.6541, -73.5286

Species ID Suggestions

Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

Reference Link
ForestDragon
4

Comments (5)
Kyle A
I like to add that if you add the scientific name to your spotting it will go into the database and be flagged as unidentified.
suzmonk
Here's my spotting about his insect, April, I discovered it when I got caught in a swarming one day ... very interesting! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/109866026
AprilPerry
Thank you very much ForestDragon & suzmonk. It's really nice of you both to be so helpful. I'll try to research more of the lady bug species. Since I've joined this site I get more & more interested in finding out as much as I can about nature.
suzmonk
ForestDragon is right on with her Suggested ID ... the black "M" shape behind the head is the best give-away. BTW, there's a ton of variation in appearance in the Multi-colored Asian Lady Beetle. Worth looking up. Unfortunately, they are invasive and displacing native species.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Ladybug Lovers
Mission
The Color Red
Mission
Beetles!
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedMay 28, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies