Ambitious Lady Bug Tackles Squash Leaf --munchers

Apparently (see comment 1), this happy lady bug is munching on unwanted squash leaf parasites such as aphids and mites.   What a lady!

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Anonymous said…
The squash blossoms appear delicious. The ladybug is not a vegetarian, however, but a carnivore. This one is probably feasting on hors d
oevres of plant mites and green aphids.
August 30, 2010 at 8:09 PM
LInda Jo said…
Wonderful, Thank you!!
August 30, 2010 at 11:37 PM
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