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Squash Lady Beetle larva

Epilachna borealis

Description:

The insect and its spiny larvae eat the leaves of squash, cantaloupe, and other cucurbits. An unusual characteristic of this insect is that it circles the leaf area in which it is going to feed.

Habitat:

Backyard garden

Notes:

Thanks to ForestDragon for the ID!

1 Species ID Suggestions

Squash Lady Beetle larva
Epilachna borealis Species Epilachna borealis - Squash Lady Beetle - BugGuide.Net


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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Rhode Island, USA

Spotted on Jul 26, 2008
Submitted on Jun 6, 2013

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