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Asian Lady Bug

Harmonia axyridis

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

on milkweed plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)

Beautiful lady beetle.
Cats,thanks for your feedback and ID.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/br/lbeetle/
Robby, Yes these are a mixed blessing. While they were introduced as beneficial insects,they devour everything and have taken over the native beetle population. they eat everything from Lacewings to moths to spiders and flies.they overwinter in homes. They are attracted to lighter colors. They stain the walls yellow.
catsincluded,you are very likely correct. But Honestly , I was staring hard to find the " M" or the " W" I included another detailed pic of the pronotum. Thanks so much!!

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