Insects in the Garden

Convergent lady beetles (Hippodamus convergens)
Photo by Kiamara Ludwig

This page has information about insects that visit the Garden.

At right are convergent lady beetles, a common sight in the late winter as they keep themselves busy eating, mating and laying eggs. Their common name, “Ladybug”, is a misnomer, as these friendly little insects are actually beetles that are deadly to garden pests. For more information, see Garden News in the Dec 2019 issue of the Botanic Garden newsletter and Lovely Ladybugs at the East Bay Regional Park District website.
EBRPD videos about insects.