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Insect ID #868621

Asked May 15, 2024, 7:01 PM EDT

These small insects were all over my porch. I have never seen this insect before & could not find an ID for it. Hope you can ID it. Thanks

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

These are the larvae (juveniles) of ladybugs. They consume aphids and various other pest insects and are beneficial to have in the garden. While these specific larvae look like those of our non-native (but very widespread) ladybug species Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, they are still useful as a natural form of pest control.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 16, 2024, 9:51 AM EDT

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