The Seven-spotted Ladybug is the classic red-and-black beetle introduced from Europe for aphid control and now one of the most common ladybugs in North America. A single beetle eats up to 5,000 aphids in its lifetime.
Best time to see a Seven-spotted Ladybug
The best time to see a Seven-spotted Ladybug is February–May, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 93,104 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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