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Beetle identification #832135

Asked May 26, 2023, 8:02 AM EDT

Good morning, I hope my inquiry finds you well. I'm writing because despite careful scrutiny and research I am unable to identity with certainty a beetle I found while gardening. I'm hoping you not only can correctly identify this little creature; but also educate me on how I might easily ID the next one I encounter. Thank you most kindly in advance for your time and assistance. Have a wonderful day, Donavan Beach

Brazoria County Texas

Expert Response

Howdy!
I have reassigned your inquiry to an Entomologist (bug expert) to address your inquiry.
John P. O'Connell, M.S. Replied May 30, 2023, 2:38 PM EDT

It's a ladybird beetle.  

Download the app iNaturalist on your phone and you can submit photos for identification..

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 07, 2023, 12:37 PM EDT

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