Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
- Habitat
- Fields, farmland and meadows, on trees, flowering plants and crops.
- Diet
- Mainly aphids and scale insects; other small arthropods and occasional fruit are also eaten.
- Identification clues
- A domed, oval beetle with variable spots and colors. The pale area behind the head often bears dark marks forming an M.
- Did you know?
- Although usually solitary, these beetles gather together to overwinter.
Identification practice
Compare these sourced clues with the photograph. Color can vary and some traits are shared by other species; use several visible details together.
Red Admiral(Vanessa atalanta)
Dark wings with red-orange bands and white markings near the forewing tips.
European Peacock Butterfly(Aglais io)
Large, conspicuous eyespots on the wings contrast with the dark underside when the wings close.
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