Bugging Me

[Louby]

Frog found this and we wondered what it is, any ideas?

[Don]

I've no idea. Very strange looking creature and don't think I've seen one before!

[Louby]

can't say I have either, it really is a weird little chappy, stuck to the leaf, rather alien looking

[Methuselah]

can't say I have either, it really is a weird little chappy, stuck to the leaf, rather alien looking

It's a 'thing', Louby!

[Louby]

Well thanks Pete, how very helpful of you. Have you ever seen a 'Thing' before?

[flagpole]

Is it a ladybird grub turning into a ladybird?

Here check this link. It looks quite similar

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/i...ybird-pupa.html

Edited July 7, 2009 by flagpole

[Methuselah]

Well thanks Pete, how very helpful of you. Have you ever seen a 'Thing' before?

You're most welcome Lulu. I have seen many such 'things' before...Unfortunately, mate - I've no idea what it is!

[OldGreggsTundraBoy]

im not sure but it looks like some crazy creatures larvae about to hatch :lol:

Watch it and seeee! :lol:

may-be a new pet im thinking...

[Louby]

Is it a ladybird grub turning into a ladybird?

Here check this link. It looks quite similar

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/i...ybird-pupa.html

Oooooo Well done Flaggywoo :lol: so Froggy didn't find a new and exotic bug then *sigh*

You're most welcome Lulu. I have seen many such 'things' before...Unfortunately, mate - I've no idea what it is! laugh.gif

Just as well Flaggy isn't as unhelpful as you :lol:

may-be a new pet im thinking...

I shall hug him and squeeze him and name him George

[James M]

Yep it's a Ladybird pupa, could be a 7-spot ladybird I think but not 100%, just have to wait and see what it hatches into :lol:

[Methuselah]

Is it a ladybird grub turning into a ladybird?

Here check this link. It looks quite similar :lol:

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/i...ybird-pupa.html

Typical Sarah...Knows all the answers!!! Well done, mate! :lol:

[Rustynailer]

For a minute there i thought it was The Colorado Beetle

Thankfully it is probably not, British potato farmers would be very miffed indeed if it was.

Russ

[MAF]

it will grow into this Lou

:lol: :lol:

[Chris Knight]

Frog found this and we wondered what it is, any ideas?

Looks like the new invasive ladybird species, the Harlequin Ladybird, which may be instrumental in forcing out several native British species.

Edited July 8, 2009 by Chris Knight

[James M]

Looks like the new invasive ladybird species, the Harlequin Ladybird, which may be instrumental in forcing out several native British species.

That does look more like it. Louby did you notice it rasing up when disturbed?