Lady bugs are small beetles with a bright red shell spotted with black polka dots. They also have "white cheeks" like Asian lady beetles but do not have the white M marking at the back of the head.

the Asian lady beetle is the most likely culprit. Like boxelder bugs, you may find these unwelcome pests in high numbers, but they don’t typically cover sides of buildings in quite the same way.

Seasonal changes, such as cooler temperatures, often drive insects like hackberry psyllids and Asian lady beetles to seek ...