Insect Journal
October, 2001

spidey Insect Quiz


One sunny October day, you discover lady beetles clustering on the south side of your home. They are a little larger than the normal lady beetles you are used to seeing, about 1/3 inch long. There also appear to be several different species present. You don't remember seeing these beetles a few years ago, but they were common last year and seem to be even more numberous this fall.


  1. What kind of lady beetle is this and how many different kinds are present?
  2. Where did they come from?
  3. Do these insects cause any harm?
  4. How can you control these insects?



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