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Ladybug Nymph

Coccinellidae

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Upon close examination , i found that this larva was feeding onto a caterpillar!!

Habitat:

bush in backyard.

Species ID Suggestions

Lady Bug Nymph

Coccinellidae
Lenny2
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Comments (5)
HemaShah
Lenny,thanks so much for the Id. That is the Id i will use unless of course i get a little more detailed one! My guess is that this is the multicolored Asian Lady bug,immature.
HemaShah
i am used to seeing an orange coloration. Could be an immature nymph. Probably multi colored asian?
beaker98
That is awesome Jemma! Great pic!

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2013

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