Asian invasion replaces pirate bugs on annoying insect list
By Paul Wood
Saturday October 11, 2008
Robin Scholz
Asian lady beetles like this one, found at an apartment complex Thursday along Mattis Drive in south Champaign, are back to bite.
Human dwellings, skin are great targets for hungry beetles in search of a home
What's eating you now?
Last week it was the minute pirate bug. Today, it's the multicolored Asian lady beetle, with an evening assist from the mosquito.
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