Most coccinellids overwinter as adults.
 In Harmonia axyridis, eggs hatch in 3–4 days from clutches numbering from a few to several dozen.
 Depending on the supply of aphids, the larvae pass through four instars over 10–14 days, after which pupation occurs.
 After several days, the adults become reproductively active and are able to reproduce again, though not late in the season.
 On average, the lifespan on the lady beetle is 1-2 years.
 
It only takes about four weeks for the ladybeetle to transform from a tiny egg to an adult.
Some females can lay up to 1,000 eggs in one summer.
The ladybeetle may lay her eggs near an aphid colony, or on plants where the larvae will have a ready supply of food when they hatch.

Almost all lady beetles are insectivores: they eat other insects.
Many of these insects have soft bodies, such as aphids.
Even the larvae eat other insects.
Aphids are a huge problem for farmers and gardeners, and therefore a ladybug is a great help to the farmer.
Some species of ant herd aphids like sheep, and will attack a ladybeetle that tries to eat one of their aphids.

Lady beetles can typically be found on plant foliage located in areas the get direct sunlight.
 They play important roles in keeping the diversity around gardens and forest under control through pest control.

Jessica Sickler created a research program called "The Lost Ladybug Project" to get families and children outside and looking at wildlife.
 The team are able to keep track of what species of lady beetles are located in what regions.
 Families are invited to join.
Most coccinellids overwinter as adults.  In Harmonia axyridis, eggs hatch in 3–4 days from clutches numbering from a few to several dozen.  Depending on the supply of aphids, the larvae pass through four instars over 10–14 days, after which pupation occurs.  After several days, the adults become reproductively active and are able to reproduce again, though not late in the season.  On average, the lifespan on the lady beetle is 1-2 years.  
It only takes about four weeks for the ladybeetle to transform from a tiny egg to an adult. Some females can lay up to 1,000 eggs in one summer. The ladybeetle may lay her eggs near an aphid colony, or on plants where the larvae will have a ready supply of food when they hatch.
Almost all lady beetles are insectivores: they eat other insects. Many of these insects have soft bodies, such as aphids. Even the larvae eat other insects. Aphids are a huge problem for farmers and gardeners, and therefore a ladybug is a great help to the farmer. Some species of ant herd aphids like sheep, and will attack a ladybeetle that tries to eat one of their aphids.
Lady beetles can typically be found on plant foliage located in areas the get direct sunlight.  They play important roles in keeping the diversity around gardens and forest under control through pest control. 
Jessica Sickler created a research program called "The Lost Ladybug Project" to get families and children outside and looking at wildlife.  The team are able to keep track of what species of lady beetles are located in what regions.  Families are invited to join.
Lady beetle