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In the fall, I see Asian lady beetles feeding on ripe fruit. I thought they were predators?

April 26, 2017Asian Beetles fall feeding fruit lady predators RIPE

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In the fall, I see Asian lady beetles feeding on ripe fruit. I thought they were predators?

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Even a grizzly bear doesn’t eat meat all the time. The multi-colored Asian lady beetle is no different. As the growing season wanes, so does the availability of prey. It is not uncommon to find these beetles looking for sugar-laden fruit at this time of year.