Six Spotted Zig Zag Ladybird (Cheilomenes sexmaculata)

Cheilomenes sexmaculata (six-spotted zigzag ladybird) is a brightly colored beetle in the family Coccinellidae, widely distributed across Asia and parts of Africa. Adults are usually orange to reddish with black zigzag markings and spots on their elytra, making them easily recognizable. Highly beneficial in agriculture, both adults and larvae are voracious predators of aphids, scale insects, and other soft-bodied pests, contributing to natural pest control. They are harmless to humans and play an important ecological role in maintaining crop and garden health.