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Weird little spiky bug, any ideas? - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Copyright © 2006 Mr. Wishbone

Weird little spiky bug, any ideas? - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
September 19, 2006
Size: Approx. 5mm long
Was at my local gas station crawling up a wall. About 3-4 p.m. I have pictures from different angles if that will help. Thanks for your help!

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Weird little spiky bug, any ideas? - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Weird little spiky bug, any ideas? - Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
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Contributed by Mr. Wishbone on 20 September, 2006 - 10:05am
Last updated 31 October, 2006 - 2:33pm

I cropped this
to show details better.

Could be one of the ladybird beetle larvae that have fluffy backs, I think. See comments on this one:

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 20 September, 2006 - 10:12am login or register to post comments

More pics please, closer to.
More pics please, closer to.
… Gordon C. Snelling, 20 September, 2006 - 10:11am login or register to post comments

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