COMMON NAME
Striped Lady Beetle
Order

Suborder

Family

Genus

Species

Alias
Coleoptera



Coccinellidae



Micraspis frenata


Description

These lady beetles are a light brownish-orange with three longitudinal stripes.

Adult size: 5 mm

Out and about

Late spring to autumn. This is a an Australian lady beetle found on the east coast mainly in subtropical and temperate regions but will tolerate warmer and cooler areas.

Reproduction and Life cycle

To deter

To control

Plants to repel

Plants to attract

Predators

Why they are Beneficial
Preys on aphids, but the adult will also feed on nectar.
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