Did you know that Asian lady beetles secrete a yellow liquid that smells bad to defend themselves against predators?
Asian Lady Beetles
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Asian lady beetles are tan, orange, or red with black spots.
Habitat:
Forests
nesting habits:
Asian lady beetles lay clusters of eggs on plants in spring.
seasons asian lady beetles are active in our area:
Spring, summer, fall
Diet:
Aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites
hunting Behavior:
Asian lady beetles hunt during the day. They are beneficial in gardens because they eat insects that eat the plants.
Commonly Confused With:
Ladybugs
Asian lady beetles are often confused with ladybugs because both can be red with black spots.
Asian lady beetles are larger and oblong. Ladybugs are round.