But it just didn't look right....
Excited when I noticed the munched leaves of a mw.....until
Upon closer inspection I found these...anyone have a clue? Almost look like a ladybug larva, but don't think they eat milkweed. Check out the unique munch pattern at the veins of the leaves.
I would call them "Colorado Potato Beetles". Whatever you do, don't let them fly north!
Well after your note...I checked and went a bit further on leaf beetles and found this one.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/2970 Since I found it on MW, may be this one. I am keeping them contained and will look for more. Plan to extingish them as soon as I know definately which it is. My milkweed is only for the monarchs thank you!
This message was edited May 20, 2011 12:19 PM
Just read on that page that the Colorado Potato beetle have two rows of spots.
This message was edited May 20, 2011 12:24 PM
it is Swamp Milkweed Beetle, Labidomera clivicollis
Thanks for the confirmation. On my hit list now!