COMMON NAME

Transverse Lady Beetle

Order

Suborder

Family

Genus

Species

Alias

Coleoptera

Coccinellidae

Coccinella transversalis

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Description

This lady beetle has ‘v’ shaped markings on its elytra (wing cases) which can be red, orange or yellow.

Adult size: 5 mm

Out and about

Most common in spring when their prey are plentiful. This lady beetle is found in India, Southeast Asia, Malaysia and throughout Australia.

Reproduction and Life cycle

To deter

To control

Plants to repel

Plants to attract

Alfalfa / Alyssum / Angelica / Buckwheat / Calendula / Chives / Coriander / Cosmos / Dandelion / Dill / Fennel / Feverfew / Marigold (lemon gem) / Mustard / Oleander / Queen Anne’s lace / Statice / Tansy / Yarrow (yellow and white) / Yellow nasturtiums (seem to like yellow colours, but not orange)