| Lucy, tclynx is talking about the Asian lady beetle, which is one of the many types of ladybugs. Until you learn to identify them by the distinctive markings on their pronotum, Asian lady beetles really can't be separated from most other kinds. Especially since this particular beetles comes in several color and pattern variations! The beetles swarm this time of year, often entering buildings where they are not as appreciated as they are out in the garden. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Look at all of these Asian ladybugs!
| There are some 450 different Lady Bugs, Lady Beetles, ranging from the Asian Lady Beetle to the Mexican Bean Beetle to the Squash Beetle. They are all around us even if we do not see them, quietly doing their work. If your garden does not offer enough food they will move out into the wild flower fields, but when a food source in your garden becomes abundant they will move back, unless you spray some poison around that kills off that food source. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Lady Beetles
