Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 10:15 am Post subject: Fake Ladybug
I posted this @ TPF but thought
it would be cool here...
I believe it is actually some sort
of Japanese beetle...will have
to look it up on the Web *LoL*
Harmonia axyridis
If you have Lady Beetles entering your home in the winter season, the species concerning you is most probably (Harmonia axyridis), the multi-colored Asian Lady Beetle (aka Japanese Ladybug). These beetles are pretty easily distinquished because the generally have 19 spots on their back and when noticed in your home often come in large numbers or appear on the outside wall of your home. The convergent lady beetle (Hippodamia convergens) is most often what is sold for garden aphid and pest control, this type of lady beetle will not invade houses
Spraying pesticides to kill them is not recommended, because all Ladybugs (except the Mexican bean beetle) are very beneficial as predators of pest insects and eggs on agricultural and horticultural crops. In addition, pesticides may be harmful to you and your family's health. Soybean farmers in particular take heed, the Asian Ladybeetle spends most of its summer keeping your beans free of soybean aphids and scal insects.
From: Beneficial Insect Co
http://www.thebeneficialinsectco.com/help/asian-lady-beetles.htm _________________ I prefer this side of the camera...
Last edited by Mellissa on Tue May 16, 2006 8:46 am; edited 2 times in total
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