Was working in a trenchbox when this lil guy or gal decided to fly down there. Took it topside then went back to work.
Seven Spotted Ladybug. Ladybeetles were introduced to North America multiple times, years ago so even though they are an invasive beetle they do so much good that folks mostly overlook it I think. Depending on life cycle stage they can eat 1,000 aphids a day. They can live for up to two years, and if you piss them off the secrete blood from their knee joints, which can smell pretty gross.
