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Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Large lady beetles with variable coloration and spotting. Introduced to North America as a beneficial insect, they have become invasive and are thought to spread disease to native species of lady beetle.

Habitat:

Suburban garden.

Reference Links:

Harmonia axyridis, Species Harmonia axyridis - Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJune 25, 2014

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