Nothing harmonious here
It's given name is Harmonia axyridis, but there is no harmony in this Asian invader. As winter sets in, they invade homes, trying to stay warm. Unfortunately they were introduce to North America as a way to comtrol aphids. Who, in their right mind, would introduce a species that is widely considered to be one of the world's most invasive insects. They are resistant to diseases that affect native ladybugs, and carry a parasite (to which it is immune), that kills native species. And they bite damnit! A single image, hand-held.
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Nothing harmonious here
It's given name is Harmonia axyridis, but there is no harmony in this Asian invader. As winter sets in, they invade homes, trying to stay warm. Unfortunately they were introduce to North America as a way to comtrol aphids. Who, in their right mind, would introduce a species that is widely considered to be one of the world's most invasive insects. They are resistant to diseases that affect native ladybugs, and carry a parasite (to which it is immune), that kills native species. And they bite damnit! A single image, hand-held.
PLEASE: Do not post any comment graphics, they will be deleted. See info in my bio.