Ladybug (bird) larvae -- Macro in photography-on-the.net forums

BKATX

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Apr 20, 2010 20:13 | #1

Looks like I will have a lot of ladybugs to look forward to in the next few weeks.

Hundreds of larvae in my garden.

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Not sure what is on the back of this one. Pollen maybe? Also if you look close you can see 3 or 4 tiny mites on its back. I'm guessing the larvae is eating these.

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Thanks for looking. C&C welcome.

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orionmystery

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Apr 20, 2010 21:48 | #2

Nice captures. The aphids are in big trouble

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spidermanrbryce2006

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Apr 20, 2010 23:59 | #3

lovely shots

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LordV

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Apr 21, 2010 00:32 | #4

Good ones- look like harlequin ladybird larvae.
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themadman

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Apr 21, 2010 00:58 | #5

I never knew what ladybug larvae looked like... now I do!

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striving

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Apr 21, 2010 09:45 | #6

When I was a kid i called these Alligator bugs. Don't know why.. lol.

Great shots!

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