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Squash Lady Beetle larva

Epilachna borealis

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

The insect and its spiny larvae eat the leaves of squash, cantaloupe, and other cucurbits. An unusual characteristic of this insect is that it circles the leaf area in which it is going to feed.

Habitat:

Backyard garden

Notes:

Thanks to ForestDragon for the ID!

Reference Links:

Species Epilachna borealis - Squash Lady Beetle - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Squash Lady Beetle larva

Epilachna borealis

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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