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Harlequin Ladybird Larva Larva that looks like it's trying to impersonate an alligator. It was black with rows of orange markings and double-branched spines. Interestingly, the size of the larva is actually larger than the size it will be as an adult. Fall,Geotagged,Harlequin Ladybird,Harlequin Ladybird Larva,Harmonia,Harmonia axyridis,United States,beetle larva,larva Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Harlequin Ladybird Larva

Larva that looks like it's trying to impersonate an alligator. It was black with rows of orange markings and double-branched spines. Interestingly, the size of the larva is actually larger than the size it will be as an adult.

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  1. Nice close up! Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks :) Posted 3 years ago

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"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.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 8, 2018. Captured Oct 7, 2017 11:03 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm