Will play dead when agitated. Larvae and adults feed on aphids. Nine spots on each wing. Red and black in color. Found on the grounds of Berry City Park located in Lemon Grove, CA (32.731548, -117.045799). This observation is part of the High Tech High Insects of San Diego Field Guide.
A harlequin ladybird and eggs, found at Richmond Common. The tree had many egg clusters which were mainly under the leaves, with much fewer on the bark.