Tag: lady beetle larva

• Question of the Week – Lady Beetle Larva

  

  What is this wild-looking critter? This is a lady beetle larva. While it might look strange and undesirable, it’s actually a good thing to find in the field. These larvae, like the adults, have quite an appetite and can help control certain pest populations, especially aphids. Encouraging beneficial insects by avoiding broad-spectrum insecticide applications is…

  Justin Ballew

  March 19, 2026

  Question of the Week

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