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Hibiscus Talk => Hibiscus Care Discussions => Topic started by: farmer d on June 11, 2011, 05:06:59 PM



Title: Anyone recognize this critter?
Post by: farmer d on June 11, 2011, 05:06:59 PM
Wasn't sure if this was a baby ladybug larvae or what so I thought I would post a few picks to see if anyone recognizes if this is friend or foe.
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m613/darreneminian/DSC01864.jpg)

(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m613/darreneminian/DSC01865.jpg)

(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m613/darreneminian/DSC01867.jpg)

Farmer D


Title: Re: Anyone recognize this critter?
Post by: Nievesgirl on June 12, 2011, 11:41:22 AM
Looks like Ladybug larvae to me also  :)


Title: Re: Anyone recognize this critter?
Post by: roadrunner on June 18, 2011, 04:44:57 AM
I'll second that.
dave


Title: Re: Anyone recognize this critter?
Post by: helixturnhelix on June 18, 2011, 09:42:44 AM
Yes! Lady bug larvae, they are much better than adults in taking care of aphids! They can eat 2-4 times as many aphids as those adults, hungry kids :)


Title: Re: Anyone recognize this critter?
Post by: farmer d on June 18, 2011, 12:37:30 PM
Thank you everyone for confirming what I thought that was.  I love ladybugs but when you have a lot of them it is a sign that aphids are out and about.  Sure glad to get the extra help in eliminating them until next spring.

Farmer D