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Multicolored Asian Ladybug

Harmonia axyridis

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Description:

This is a large Ladybug and delightfully "classic Ladybug" as well as very shiny. I found two different individuals. Pictures 1 and 2 have more white on the pronotum than the one in pictures 3, 4 and 5. This species was imported into the US from Japan for garden bio-control and is widespread on the East Coast and is now on the West Coast as well. And...apparently in Southern Mexico too.

Habitat:

Open field, semi-urban area, outskirts of San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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