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farmer d

Farmer D

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Hollywood, CA

Ladybugs & Hibiscus

« on: March 04, 2014, 08:08:59 PM »

I have such an abundance of ladybugs so far this winter and have been enjoying them so much I just have to share them with you all. They have a lot of personality too like the hummingbirds not to mention they eat lots of pests!!!!

Having hibiscus all over the garden sure creates a wonderful ecosystem to enjoy right on my own property.

Farmer D

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farmer d

Farmer D

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Hollywood, CA

Re: Ladybugs & Hibiscus

« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2014, 08:31:31 PM »

It's good luck when they land on you for a selfie - right?

Farmer D

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farmer d

Farmer D

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Hollywood, CA

Re: Ladybugs & Hibiscus

« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2014, 05:57:33 PM »

Farmer D

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Charlie

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Re: Ladybugs & Hibiscus

« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2014, 11:52:28 AM »

Ladybugs are interesting creatures. I once climbed to the top of a 7000 foot peak and found the big boulder at the very top completely covered with these guys. I have no idea what they were doing way up there.

And for sure help with pest control. I wonder why you have so many this winter? Warmer than normal probably allows for more food source for them.

Charlie


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farmer d

Farmer D

Posts: 5573

Hollywood, CA

Re: Ladybugs & Hibiscus

« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2014, 04:25:32 PM »

That is very interesting with all those ladybugs on that boulder way up high like that. I have never heard of such a thing...I'm sure that was the last thing you expected to see at the pinnacle of your climb!

Farmer D

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