Ladybugs    
                                                                               

Ladybugs - Hippodamia convergens

   Adult ladybug Larvae

Hippodamia convergens

The adults of this ladybug are about 4-7 mm long, elongated in shape and are red colored with black spots. The eggs are yellow and laid in small clusters close to the aphids.  The alligator shaped larvae are black with orange spots. The larvae and adult stages of ladybugs feed on aphids and other soft bodied pest insects.  Ladybugs come in various size release units. Introduce the ladybugs on the infected plants in the evening or early morning to avoid them flying away.  Mist plants or ladybugs lightly with water before releasing.

Curative:  10-100 per square metre/ 1- 10 per square foot - one introduction

Last modified: October 21, 2003