What’s That? April 15, 2025

Asian Lady Beetle Larva

What’s that? This black bug with orange patches, a line of white spots, and white spikes on its back is the larva of an Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis). Asian lady beetles look similar to our native lady bugs (Coccinella septempunctata). Asian lady beetles usually have larger patches of white on their head, the number of spots on their back varies, and their color can be red to orange.