Cycloneda sanguinea is the most widespread ladybird beetle in Latin America,[1] with it typically being found in plant-dense landscapes ranging from the southern United States to Argentina,[2] and eastward to the Cayman Islands.

[2] Cycloneda sanguinea is a large ladybird beetle with red, unspotted elytra (wing covers) ranging from 4-6.5 mm long.

The larvae are larger in size taking on a black color with yellow markings ranging up to 6 mm long.

[7] Such a study proves that some aphids are toxic to the spotless ladybeetle, rendering them useless in some aspects of natural biological control.

[8] The use of neem seed oil has also been investigated as a potential natural pesticide to enhance biological control alongside spotless lady beetles.

[9] With little effect on the survivorship and overall fitness of Cycloneda sanguinea, neem seed oil seems to be a promising natural alternative pesticide.

The Asian ladybeetle species Harmonia axyridis was introduced to the United States in hopes controlling pests like the red pine bast scale.