Insect · GBIF taxon 4989894
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergensAlso known as Convergent Ladybug, Convergent Ladybird Beetle
Convergent lady beetles are famous for their massive overwintering aggregations in mountain valleys where millions cluster together for warmth and shelter. Adults feed voraciously on agricultural pests like aphids, making them one of the most effective natural biological control agents across North American farms and gardens. They are easily recognized by two white lines slanting inward toward each other on the black shield behind the head.
Beneficial InsectMigratoryBeetle
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Aphids
- Scale Insects
- Whiteflies
Predators
- Songbirds
- Spiders
- Predatory Bugs
ThreatsPesticide overuse, habitat destruction, and competition from invasive beetles
HabitatsGrasslands, agricultural fields, forests, and mountain valleys
Life span1 to 2 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderColeoptera
- FamilyCoccinellidae
- GenusHippodamia
- SpeciesHippodamia convergens
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Garden Helper: Avoid synthetic insecticides in outdoor gardens to encourage these natural pest controllers.
- Aggregations: Search under forest leaf litter in mountain foothill canyons during late autumn and winter.
- Identification: Look closely at the pronotum behind the head for the pair of white converging lines.
Competitor (c) Casey H. Richart, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Casey H. Richart · cc-by
Competitor "Asian Lady Beetle in Central-Germany & a mite" by gbohne is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/. · cc-by-sa
Prey no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh · cc0
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