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The Asian lady beetle, or Harmonia axyridis, is a type of ladybug that was imported from Asia to the U.S. to control the spread of garden pests, such as scale insects, aphids, and mites.

Asian lady beetles are also larger than ladybugs and also tend to have more spots. Typically, Asian lady beetles infest homes when the weather begins to cool down in the fall -- much like stinkbugs.

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Asian lady beetles look similar to ladybugs but can be orange or yellow and have a distinctive “M” marking on their heads. Unlike ladybugs, these non-native beetles like to overwinter inside.

Multi-colored Asian lady beetles shown Friday, March 31, 2006, in Ithaca, New York. Illinoisans may be seeing an uptick in the warmth-seeking insects. KEVIN RIVOLI, ASSOCIATED PRESS ...

While the Asian lady beetles are often misinterpreted as ladybugs, they are a distant relative of the classic ladybug. Also known as the Harmonia Axyridis, these beetles can become quite the nuisance.

Asian lady beetles were introduced in California in 1916 as a way to control aphids, small sap-sucking insects, feeding on pecans, according to the Illinois Extension office.

The Asian lady beetle is native to eastern Asia but was introduced to the United States and other parts of the world in the early 20th century as a biological control agent for aphids and other pests.