Beetles are insects from the order Coleoptera. They inhabit the entire planet. 40% of all insects are beetles and 25% of all forms of life on earth are beetles. One invasive North American species is the Asian Lady Beetle . Other pests include the Merchant Grain, Powderpost and Japanese Beetle.
Color: Beetles range in color. The Asian Lady Beetle is Orange with black spots similar to a common lady bug.
Size and Shape: Beetles range widely in size and shape. The Asian Lady Beetle is 1/32″ to 3/8″ in size and is oval in shape.
Behavior: Beetles vary widely in behavior. All beetle life cycles including, the The Asian Lady Beetle, go from egg, to larvae, to pupa. The Asian Lady Beetle was introduced to help fend of pest from crops. In the fall, these beetles, clump together is large masses on houses and buildings and if they can find a crack or hole manage to get inside. The beetles hibernate through the winter and become active again in the spring. The beetles in large numbers are more of a nuisance than anything else.
Habitat: The Asian Lady beetle is not native to North America but was brought here by agriculturists to control certain plant pets that the beetle consumes. It resides all over the world now.
Damage: The Asian Lady Beetle is more of a nuisance that damaging. The beetles are attracted to warmth and their own odor. They have been know to have a slight bite if provoked and they can excrete a smelly odor and stain surfaces.
