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Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

Description:

Spots range from 0 -22. 7-8 mm long. Body shape is very domed. Originally native to east Asia, introduced to North America and Europe to control aphids and scale insects.

Notes:

Now often considered a pest because they overwinter indoors, and because of the smell left behind when they are smushed. Info from Wikipedia. Phone image. Camera picture to be uploaded later!


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Massachusetts, USA

Lat: 42.34, Long: -71.15

Spotted on Aug 12, 2012
Submitted on Aug 13, 2012

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