Sevenspotted Lady Beetle

Description:

5.5-7.8 mm long. A red or orange-red ladybug with seven black spots. Although it commonly has seven spots the number of spots can range from 0-9.

Habitat:

Coccinella septempunctata can be found wherever significant numbers of prey, particularly aphids, are present. This normally includes small herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees in open fields, grasslands, marshes, agricultural fields, suburban gardens and parks. The preferred overwintering habitat for Coccinella septempunctata is an open area with sheltering boulders, small tussocks, or hedgerows of densely packaged grasses that are south-facing, maximizing sunlight hours.

Notes:

Landed on one of my sons toys in the back yard