Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 422

Propylea quatuordecimpunctata is a species of beetle with a wide range of color forms. It is native to the Palearctic region and is common in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. The species has also been introduced to North America. These beetles can be found in various habitats, including forests, meadows, gardens, and parks. They are insect-eating and feed on aphids, as well as the larvae and eggs of other insects. The females lay around 400 eggs, and the beetles overwinter twice.