White collared ladybird

The white-collared ladybird was introduced into Australia. Adults have a black head with white patterns and a white patch stretching across the pronotum (the 'shield' between the head and the wingcases). They have at least two (usually more) black spots on the back. Ladybird adults and larvae are predatory and consume prey. They are important predators of aphids, leafhoppers, thrips, mites, moth eggs and small larvae. Ladybird eggs are generally yellow, spindle-shaped and laid standing on end in groups.