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dividedsky Indianapolis, IN(Zone 5b) Sep 02, 2010

Is this a ladybug larva? They eat squash bugs?

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Sep 03, 2010

Yes, ladybug nymph! Lucky you!

While their claim to fame is eating aphids, they'll also chow down on other harmful insects.

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crissyr Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b) Sep 03, 2010

I think next year I'll buy a million Ladybug nymphs for my veggie garden.

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dividedsky Indianapolis, IN(Zone 5b) Sep 03, 2010

That's very cool. I didn't know they would do that. Thanks for the confirmation!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Sep 06, 2010

Just a slight correction; the immature stage of insects with complete metamorphosis (such as beetles, butterflies, moths, etc.) are called larvae, not nymphs. Nymphs are the immatures of insects with incomplete metamorphosis (such as true bugs, grasshoppers, crickets, etc.). Immatures of some aquatic insects with incomplete metamorphosis (such as dragonflies, mayflies, stoneflies, etc.) may be referred to either as nymphs or naiads.

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dividedsky Indianapolis, IN(Zone 5b) Sep 08, 2010

Good point. I edited the post to correct that detail.

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