Orange Ladybird Halyzia sedecimguttata

Standing out among red and black relatives, these beetles sport a warm orange coloring that makes them instantly recognizable—when you spot one. They're mostly nocturnal, which is why many gardeners never notice them despite their striking appearance. These gentle aphid-hunters are valuable allies in organic gardens, with larvae that patrol plants for pests.

Perfectly suited to European gardens and woodlands, they fill an important ecological role. Look for them on trees and shrubs, especially at night.