Harmonia axyridis

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Now arguably the most common "ladybug" in N America. First introduced as a biocontrol agent, now established and invasive on 4 continents. Still increasing to the detriment of native ladybugs, some of which have nearly disappeared. A voracious predator of pest insects (e.g., aphids), but also a harmful predator of non-pest arthropods, a household invader, and a pest of fruit crops. Widely used in genetic studies. Ladybugs are among the most recognized and charismatic of insects (the state insect for 6 states). An isofemale line has been established for an ongoing genome project. Native to Asia but introduced to North America and in extremely large numbers. Considered a significant nuisance pest, it likely has significant effects on pest and wild aphid populations. ISIGC
Duane D. McKenna


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Taxonomic classification
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Coccinellidae
Genus: Harmonia
NCBI taxid: 485px-US-NLM-NCBI-Logo.png 115357
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