The head and thorax is black with yellow markings. Reproduction Females deposit bright yellow eggs on the underside of leaves and other locations near potential food sources for the larvae.
Pupae are black with yellow dots and are found hanging from leaf surfaces.
They occasionally enter buildings by accident, looking for a sheltered place to hibernate. Habitat Lady beetles will live in nearly any vegetation, as long as there are aphids or other small insects to eat. Some people find it a nuisance when lady beetles come into their houses in large numbers to hibernate. References Fleming, Richard C. 2000. Milne, L.J. and M.J. Milne.