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Ladybug Pupa

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

It may be a nymph's molting. Less than 10 mm long. Maybe a laydibird?

Habitat:

On a oak leaf.

Reference Links:

Ladybug Pupa - Viewing Gallery

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
LuisStevens
Thank you Muckpuk for the ID and the link. Now we know what this is. Thank you Rob Thacker and Melissa Ferguson for your comments.
Muckpuk
Yes looks like a Ladybird Puppa. Check out these pictures. Was it like this? http://galleryhip.com/ladybug-pupa.html
MelissaFerguson
Such an awesome spotting! When I have trouble with identification I upload to http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740 and usually have an answer within a day or two.
RobThacker
Nice find Luis, hope you can get an ID.

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2014

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