Two spotted Lady beetle, Adalia bipunctata for Aphid control

Adalia bipunctata is called two spotted ladybug because it has two black spots, one in the middle of each of two orange colored fore wings (elytra). Both adults and larvae of two- spotted ladybugs feed on many species of aphids, other soft bodied insects like scale insects, mealybugs, psyllids and spider mites infesting different vegetables, field crops, ornamentals and herbs. These beetles also feed on the eggs of different insect pests. Adults: Adults of two-spotted ladybug are about 4- 5 mm long, oval shaped and orange colored. The prothorax is black colored with two white spots on each of its sides and one white spot on its top. The head of an adult is also black colored with two small white spots. Larvae: The mature larvae of two spotted ladybugs look like small alligators and are black in color. They have whitish or yellowish spots on its first abdominal segment and two orange colored spots on their fourth abdominal segment. Pupae: The pupae of two-spotted ladybugs are blackish i