This lady beetle is black with two orange-red spots on its back, hence the other common name.
It is covered in very tiny hairs which give it a slightly fuzzy look.
Adult size: 2.5 mm
Out and about
Native to Australia this lady beetle is found mainly on the east coast and southern regions with a smaller distribution on the south-west coast of Western Australia.
Reproduction and Life cycle
To deter
To control
Plants to repel
Plants to attract
Predators
Why they are Beneficial
This lady beetle eats aphids, mites and scale. The adult will also feed on nectar.
