How to identify #AsianLadyBeetles

"Adult beetles

The multicolored Asian lady beetle looks very similar to other lady beetles but is generally larger, about 1/3-inch long.

It can be seen in a range of colors, ranging from orange to yellow to red or even (rarely) black.
This beetle typically has 19 black spots, which can vary in appearance from well-defined to barely discernible traces on its wing covers.
These lady beetles may also have fewer than 19 spots, and some may have no spots at all.
Look for the distinct black 'M'-shaped marking behind its head to identify the multicolored Asian lady beetles correctly.
The 'M' can appear thick, thin, or even broken.

Larvae

The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae.

Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes and rows of small spines on their bodies."

Learn more:
https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/multicolored-asian-lady-beetles

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