The first one is a beneficial insect while the other is a smelly pest Post your question and any facts or observations about your bug, as well as a picture of the insect, butterfly or spider to be identified, if possible. Asian lady beetles (harmonia axyridis) like those below are not the same insect as the ladybug (coccinella)
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It can be difficult to tell the two species apart.
Where do ladybug larvae come from
Most ladybug larvae will be available as a shipment or a kit, unless you have a local garden center that specializes in beneficial insects If this is the case, definitely aim to get some local ladybug larvae, since a local grower will know the most about varieties that thrive in your area However, educational kits from places like insect lore ship with live. Check out the largest plant identification database in the world
Read plant and insect reference guides at daves garden. Once you see how cute your ladybug looks, you'll want to make a whole troop of clay critters for your pots This article will address only a few of the most common insect pests found across the country If you have damage that doesn't fit these profiles, contact your local extension agent and provide him or her with a sample of the injured plant
The plant pictured at right was actually damaged by a hailstorm, but could easily be diagnosed as the result of chewing insects
Even today, whenever i see a ladybug on me, i gently take it to my forefinger and sing this little song to it Ladybug, ladybug, fly to the glade, and where you will fly, there i will marry. believe it or not, the ladybug always flies off when the song is finished Wouldn't you like to try? If you are lucky enough to find some ladybug larvae (they look like tiny alligators), so much the better, as they have voracious appetites for aphids and mealybugs
Mites are another story, and usually are a signal that the humidity is too low. The insect and spider identification discussion forum at dave's garden Do you have a mysterious critter in your garden