| Group | Beetle |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae |
| Scientific name | Coccinella transversalis |
| Common name | Small Transverse Ladybird Beetle |
| Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land | Common 27 Nov 2024 (1st encounter) |
Coccinella transversalis (transverse ladybird) is a small, brightly colored beetle in the family Coccinellidae, widely distributed across Asia, Australia, and parts of Africa. It is easily recognized by its vivid red to orange elytra marked with distinctive black transverse bands. Both adults and larvae are important predators of aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them highly beneficial for natural pest control in agriculture and gardens. Harmless to humans, this species plays a valuable ecological role in maintaining the balance of pest populations.