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Field Notes

Description:

about a half inch long, reddish-orange with black spots, white, spiny protrusions on (perceived) bottom

Habitat:

deep forest, near creek

Notes:

never seen anything like it

Species ID Suggestions

Ladybug pupa

Coccinellidae

Reference Link
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Comments (6)
RickiMarieFerrence
I have seen more "real" lady bugs this year (the most since I was a child.) We usually see tons of the invasive Asian version. I hope that is a good sign!
Jacob Gorneau
No problem. I would say Harmonia axyridis, Harlequin Ladybug, for the ID, but you cannot be exact with pupae. Thanks for posting!
Jacob Gorneau
Amazing shot! This is a ladybug pupa, but I cannot tell which ladybug.
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PublishedJune 29, 2012

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