The three-banded lady beetle (Coccinella trifasciata)

Native Lady Beetle Highlight – The Three-banded Lady Beetle

The three-banded lady beetle (Coccinella trifasciata) has orange to red elytra that feature a wide, black band across the anterior, as well as a divided band at each the middle and hind end of the elytra. The black bands are often surrounded by a pale, yellow ring. This species has been observed as early as April and as late as October in Alaska, and is found throughout both interior and Southcentral Alaska. The three-banded lady beetle largely feeds on aphids on shrubs, forbs, and grasses.