Hi, My son and I have been monitoring insects in our community garden as a fun summer project. I’m puzzled by a couple of finds though: the first is a group of what my Insect app identified as California Ladybugs (larger than usual with no spots). Is the I.d. correct? It always makes me concerned when I find insects outside their native range… the second mystery is that the app identified a California Glowworm (Ellychnia Californica ) in our garden… again, what’s it doing here?  I was hoping you could clarify what we’ve really got and whether it’s a problem if they’re not native to CO. I’d just like to learn more about them.

Thanks!

Kristen