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Harlequin ladybird beetle larva (Harmonia axyridis) When I first saw this little alligator looking thing, it was drinking sugar water from the hummingbird feeder. I must admit that I was somewhat shocked to learn that it would soon be a ladybug. I have seen thousands of these beetles throughout the years but this is the first time I have seen it in this stage of its life. Geotagged,Harmonia axyridis,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Harlequin ladybird beetle larva (Harmonia axyridis)

When I first saw this little alligator looking thing, it was drinking sugar water from the hummingbird feeder. I must admit that I was somewhat shocked to learn that it would soon be a ladybug. I have seen thousands of these beetles throughout the years but this is the first time I have seen it in this stage of its life.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    I had the same feeling when first learning this. Here's a small list showing all 4 stages:


    Note that in that list, 3 stages were found in the same bush, same moment.     Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago

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The Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

"Harmonia axyridis", most commonly known as the harlequin, multicoloured Asian, or Asian ladybeetle, is a large coccinellid beetle. This is one of the most variable species in the world, with an exceptionally wide range of colour forms.

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Species identified by Deb Cappello
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By Deb Cappello

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Uploaded Nov 17, 2015. Captured Sep 16, 2015 04:57 in 129 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/2.7
  • 1/318s
  • ISO400
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.