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Multicolored Asian lady beetle larva
Harmonia axyridis
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: Up to 3/8 inch long.
Where/When: Found on many plants, especially where aphids and other soft-bodied insects are found. They are active in the spring and summer.
Significance: They are beneficial because they prey on aphids.
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