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The Asian lady beetle, or Harmonia axyridis, is a type of ladybug that was imported from Asia to the U.S. to control the spread of garden pests, such as scale insects, aphids, and mites.

He said while the native lady bugs do the same job, the Asian Lady Beetles are more effective. They were introduced to the U.S. in the 1900s and have grown over the decades.

The beetles haunting your home are likely the seven-spotted ladybug's cousin: the Asian lady beetle, also known as the harlequin ladybird or "Halloween beetle" because of its annual autumn appearance.

Lady bugs usually have around 10, and Asian lady beetles can have about 19 spots, though some have none at all. But if you have a large number of these insects in your home, they’re more than ...

Asian lady beetles look similar to ladybugs but can be orange or yellow and have a distinctive “M” marking on their heads. Unlike ladybugs, these non-native beetles like to overwinter inside.

Multi-colored Asian lady beetles shown Friday, March 31, 2006, in Ithaca, New York. Illinoisans may be seeing an uptick in the warmth-seeking insects. KEVIN RIVOLI, ASSOCIATED PRESS ...

SEMO faces an annual invasion of Asian Lady Beetles in its residence halls. Students and staff tackle this persistent pest problem with integrated pest management and practical tips.

Asian lady beetles were introduced in California in 1916 as a way to control aphids, small sap-sucking insects, feeding on pecans, according to the Illinois Extension office.

The Asian lady beetle is native to eastern Asia but was introduced to the United States and other parts of the world in the early 20th century as a biological control agent for aphids and other pests.

Asian lady beetles follow their instincts and fly to sunny, exposed surfaces when preparing to hibernate through the winter. Light-colored buildings and walls in full sun will attract the critters.

Asian lady beetles usually have a black "M" or "W" marking on the white area behind their heads, while ladybugs lack this marking, according to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.