Ladybird beetle? Help me ID
CourtneyB123
9 years ago
I believe this is a ladybird beetle? Are they beneficial or not? They're rather scary looking!! Haha
If it helps, I had an afid infestation on my cucumbers a little while ago and some pickleworm on my squash....maybe they're beneficial and eating up the bad guys? Please help me Identify it and give me some insight! (: thanks!
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