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These were on the concrete foundation of the house as well as in bushes and Rose of Haron trees. Tons of them in various markings of black and orange....
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Asked June 06, 2020, 12:14 PM EDT
These were on the concrete foundation of the house as well as in bushes and Rose of Haron trees. Tons of them in various markings of black and orange. Have like suctionsof tan and black to hold on.
Howard County Maryland
Expert Response
These are very efficient predators that help to control populations of some common insect pests like aphids, scale, spider mites, and whiteflies. These are the pupa and larvae (they look like small dragons) of ladybird beetles or ladybugs.
Please see the following information from our website,
https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/predators-ladybird-beetles-ladybugs
Deb
Please see the following information from our website,
https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/predators-ladybird-beetles-ladybugs
Deb
