Asian Lady Beetles Facts & Information

Asian lady beetles are often mistaken for ladybugs. They definitely look a bit alike. So, knowing the difference between ladybugs and Asian lady beetles will help you determine which one you’re dealing with. Asian lady beetles are a little bigger than ladybugs – clocking in at about 7 mm long and 5.5 mm wide. While ladybugs are bright red with black spot, the color of Asian lady beetles can vary from red to orange, and even to tan, and they don’t always have those trademark black spots. Asian lady beetles are more oval-shaped, too. But the most distinct marking that will make it easy to identify an Asian lady beetle is the very visible M-shaped black marking on their otherwise white heads. The marking can vary in size, thickness, and shape, but it’s always there.

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