I’ve mentioned that my poor roses have had a bit of a hard year. With sawfly larvae, Japanese Beetles and Aphids.
I’m on my own with the first two, but with the last one I have a little help…
The wonderful Ladybug! I’m always thrilled when I see these guys on my plants. They are such helpful, and cute, little creatures.
This year seemed to be a really good year for them. I didn’t know why until I talked to my neighbour. Apparently he ordered a whole pile in early summer and released them in his veg garden for pest control. But he was a little disappointed in the result, as they didn’t seem to stick around. We had a good laugh when I told him the all came over to party in my yard instead.
And, they must really like it here, because not only did they stick around…
They made babies! Believe it or not, these little creepy looking guys are Ladybug larvae! And they will eat 10 times as many aphids as the ladybugs will!!! This is the first time I’ve ever seen them in my garden, and I’m thrilled.
Enjoy the feast, little dudes!!!
Wandering Cat Studio 
Nature is great and all, but those baby ladybirds are horrible!
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Your poor neighbor! Ha! I have to agree with you though. Those babies are UGLY.
I do love ladybugs though.
Blessings,
Betsy
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Interesting! I’ve not seen a ladybug around here for ages, sadly.
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Those babies are certainly ugly! Your photography skills are excellent!
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I’ve seen those babies before and didn’t know what they were. I know I’m in the minority here but I think they’re cute.
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What a great way to control those pesky aphids!!! I didn’t know those were the ladybug larvae!!! Cool!
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Wow ! Now if I come across some ladybug larvae I will know what they are !
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Interesting! I’ve never seen a ladybug larvae. They look nothing like I imagined.
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Wow, who knew?
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