On ladybugs! Its no longer an opportunity - I only saw this one, and I was in a hurry. The thing constantly moves, but it is a cool looking thing, I wish I'd had more time.

Do you mean to tell me there is more than one type of ladybug? I guess I should have known. I've been meaning to post some I have photographed, but fear they may be regarded much the same as honey bee pictures.

For the record - any idea what I would feed this thing had I kept it? It sure looks less elegant like this than its adult state

Ladybird beetles come in various sizes and colors, including some really tiny guys I've photographed alongside cochineal insects in that white gunk you see on some cacti. Fascinating critters!

Check this post:


I think all the larvae eat aphids. Also, at least one post shows a larva latching on to a fly. (I've also shot a lacewing larva eating grabbing a labybird beetle larva.)

There are a ton of Asian ladybug photos at this site, but other than that, I'd post to my heart's content. I knew all that hassle over data and posting would prevent some very good posts. But hey, don't let that happen to you.

Please do post your ladybirds!

@Ron - I haven't seen the exotic Ladybird Beetle species...Until now, maybe! I at least finally saw one that wasn't red. I'm not sure if the photos will bear me out.