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helenchild Decatur, GA Jun 24, 2010

What is this mini fuzzy yellow slug? It has been eating my squash leaves. I have been dusting them with diatomaceous earth and have reduced their numbers.
Thanks, Helen

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jun 24, 2010

It is a larva of a squash beetle, Epilachna borealis, a rogue member of the lady beetle family (Coccinellidae) - see http://tinyurl.com/22prhvc

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helenchild Decatur, GA Jun 24, 2010

Thanks suunto. This makes sense since I have the beetles too!
Helen

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jun 24, 2010

You're welcome; I've started seeing these in our squash patch now - I just hand pick them.

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