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Ladybird Beetle Larvae Identification Key

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Ladybird Beetle Key: Adults

Ladybird Beetle Key: Pupae

Ladybird Beetle Key: Larvae

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Parts of the Adult Ladybird Beetle

   

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What does your Ladybird Beetle Larvae look like?

First identify the 4th instar larvae and then view the younger instars of each species.

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Begin by looking at the 4th abdominal segment of the 4th instar larvae
C. munda fourth instar larvae C. maculata fourth instar larvae C. maculata fourth instar larvae
Fourth abdominal segment has a center spot that covers both dorsal lobes Fourth abdominal segment has a solid band of color or no color on dorsal lobes
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