The Spotted Pink Lady Beetle is a distinctive pink-to-red ladybug with elongated elytra bearing six black spots. Unlike most ladybugs it feeds substantially on pollen and plant materials in addition to aphids, making it an important floral visitor. It is a major predator of aphids and Colorado potato beetle eggs in agricultural fields.
Best time to see a Spotted Pink Lady Beetle
The best time to see a Spotted Pink Lady Beetle is May–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 22,072 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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