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Rastafarian Caterpillar - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Copyright © 2009 Robert Lord Zimlich

Rastafarian Caterpillar - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Mobile (Dog River), Mobile County, Alabama, USA
July 18, 2009
Size: 3-4mm
Is this larva eating the bug nymp?

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Rastafarian Caterpillar - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Rastafarian Caterpillar - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
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Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich on 19 July, 2009 - 3:53pm

Yes but
.. the little bug is an Aphid.
… Ted Kropiewnicki, 19 July, 2009 - 5:15pm login or register to post comments

 
Bug Hunting vs Bird Watching
Bird watchers have to buy feeders and birdseed. Bug hunters don't have to buy anything. Bugs eat each other.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 19 July, 2009 - 5:18pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
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