LADY BEETLES

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Identification

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Lady Beetle Adult	Lady Beetle Adult
	Lady beetles are common in many mint fields. Adults are about 4 mm long, oval and convex shaped, reddish-orange, usually with black spots on the wings. Larvae are gray or bluish-gray, with numerous yellow, white, or red spots. Mature larvae are about 9.5 mm long. Adults overwinter in aggregations in protected areas. Adults disperse to fields in the spring and begin feeding on aphids. Eggs are laid on plants infested with prey. Eggs hatch in 5 to 7 days and larvae begin feeding on prey. Pupation occurs on the plant or in protected areas. Adults emrege about a week later. A complete life cycle requires 4 to 6 weeks. There are several overlapping generations each year.
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