# Garden Heroes: Convergent Lady Beetles

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Podcast: [Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664)
Published: 2026-06-25T12:25:49+00:00
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Meet the garden’s unsung heroes: the convergent lady beetle. These tiny, orange-red predators with black spots and distinctive white head stripes devour aphids—both adults and their larvae, nicknamed “aphid lions,” are fierce pest controllers. Active in cooler spring temps, they retreat to mountain hideouts in summer and return to breed. Boost their numbers by planting native species, and avoid buying them—they’re often ineffective unless released at dusk during a real aphid outbreak. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a41890133396af76

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