Black insect with spiky spine...what is it? - Ask Extension
I found this insect on a leaf of lettuce from my garden in Minneapolis. I don't see damage to the lettuce, and I've not been able to identify it. It i...
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Black insect with spiky spine...what is it? #408917
Asked June 21, 2017, 7:50 PM EDT
I found this insect on a leaf of lettuce from my garden in Minneapolis. I don't see damage to the lettuce, and I've not been able to identify it. It is about 8mm long (~3/8").
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
It is one of the immature stages of a ladybug.
https://www.thoughtco.com/the-life-cycle-of-ladybugs-1968141
https://www.thoughtco.com/the-life-cycle-of-ladybugs-1968141