Asian Lady Beetle

While walking the dog i noticed an interesting bush, with these strange pods. When I pointed my camera I noticed this beetle. I identified it as an Asian Lady Beetle, which is classified as an invasive species, unlike the regular lady bug.

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Katiatavrovich · 31-35, F

Invasive? Why?... This is a common species in our region.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Katiatavrovich invasive means it is taking over the dominance of other similar species. They have become common and destructive.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@Katiatavrovich They originated in Southeast Asia, and have created problems wherever they live.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@LordShadowfire it seems, recently, that I have to defend anything I post on SW, whether a photo of an actual insect, or other things. This is why sites like this burn out.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@samueltyler2 I know, right? It's one thing to be asked for evidence when I say things like trickle down economics doesn't work, or such and such a politician said something stupid, but when people start demanding evidence that a certain species of insect which originated on another fucking continent is in fact invasive, that's when I smh my head.