🔍 Multi-Colored Asian Ladybug | Harmonia axyridis 🐞
📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 This is one of the most variable species in the world, with an exceptionally wide range of colour forms. It is native to eastern Asia, but has been artificially introduced to North America and Europe to control aphids and scale insects.
Fauna
Asian Lady Beetle | Harmonia axyridis
Basic ID
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Coloration
Variable; typically orange to red with 0–22 black spots; black forms with red spots also occur
Lifespan
1–3 years
Size
Length
5–8 mm
Weight
Negligible
Wingspan
Habitat & Behavior
Native Range
Eastern Asia (Russia, China, Korea, Japan)
Habitat Type
Forests, gardens, agricultural fields, urban areas
Diet
Aphids, scale insects, small arthropods
Activity Pattern
Diurnal; seasonal aggregator in winter months
Sources: IUCN Red List · Encyclopedia of Life · GBIF · Catalogue of Life