Harlequin Ladybird

Harmonia axyridis

Explore the Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Harlequin Ladybird is a predatory ladybird beetle native to Asia and now widespread across several continents. Both larvae and adults consume aphids and other small insects, and its highly variable colors are paired with chemical defenses. It can help suppress crop pests but may displace native ladybirds where it has been introduced.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Arthropods › Insects › Coleoptera › Coccinellidae › Harmonia

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Harlequin ladybirds occur in many colour patterns, despite belonging to the same species.