We went out tonight and started to see if we could finally recognize some of the young caterpillars that were laid there by their mother from Mexico.
You may remember me mentioning we have only seen 1 Monarch and she didn’t lay very many eggs on the milkweed.
We were only about to find about 5 really small Monarch Caterpillars
.jpg "Young Monarch Caterpillars From Parents From Mexico")
Young Monarch Caterpillars From Parents From Mexico
We decide to transfer them from our Aphid infested Milkweed to the Milkweed that’s been in quarantine.
.jpg "Closeup Of Monarch Caterpillar Whose Parent Came From Mexico")
Closeup Of Monarch Caterpillar Whose Parent Came From Mexico
However, we also spotted something that we have no idea what it is and could use some help
Ladybug Larvae
We have no idea what this critter is, nor what it is eating. This isn’t a Butterfly Caterpillar is it? Is it something that eats Butterfly Caterpillars? Does it eat Aphids?
Any help from anyone?
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by texdr
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isaac - I saw my first monarch a few days back. It was one of those really windy days so I don’t think she managed to find any of the young milkweed sprouts. I probably only had about 30-40% of it come back from the winter. Going to have to spread some seeds this year.April 9, 2010 – 8:56 am
texdr - Good catch LeAnn! I wouldn’t have guessed that in a million years, but looking at that site, it does appear to be the Multicolored Asian Lady BeetleApril 8, 2010 – 9:16 pm
LeAnn - Just after a quick search in my little booklet
Milkweed, Monarchs, and More could it be a
ladybug larva. There is a photo of one molting
that kinda resembles what you have. Maybe the
multi-colored asian ladybug? Try ladybuglady.com.
Just a wild guess here.April 8, 2010 – 1:03 pm