APPEARANCE:
 Asian lady beetles are oval, convex, and about 1/4-inch long. Asian beetles can vary in color from tan to red, but most of the time they appear orange in color. They often have several black spots on their wings, although on some beetles the spots may be indistinct or entirely absent.

HABITAT:
 Studies have shown that Asian lady beetles are attracted to illuminated surfaces. They tend to congregate on the sunnier, southwest sides of buildings illuminated by the afternoon sun. Homes or buildings shaded from afternoon sun are less likely to attract beetles.

Typical entry point locations include cracks around window and door frames, behind fascia boards and exterior siding, and within soffits, attics, and wall voids. Structures in poor condition with many cracks and openings are most vulnerable to infestation.

LIFE CYCLE/REPRODUCTION:
 Though Asian lady beetle adult females are prolific egg layers, their reproduction depends on one key ingredient, prey. Without living prey (such as aphids) Asian lady beetles do not have the protein and/or energy they need to produce eggs.

DIET:
 Asian beetles eat other insects and have chewing mouth parts. The bite feels like a pinprick and is seldom serious, although they have been known to bite humans when agitated.

DID YOU KNOW?

Asian Beetles are photo positive — they move toward light or often times, towards your windows. If the temperatures where the beetles are hibernating get near 50 degrees, some beetles will wake up and begin crawling around.