Can Anyone Tell Me What Kind Of Bug Is This?

whiteflour

Well-Known Member
I don't know but it looks like a catepillar that hasn't completed metamorphosis. I wonder if that is even possible?
 

patlpp

New Member
It's one of those bugs that Khan stuck in Chekov's ear. Damn that's a strange one. Gonna ask the wife........
 

gatormike1

Active Member
nah not the grow room. i got some pepper plants that they are all over. they are not on nothing else. i had a few aphids on the pepper plants they are now gone. i don't think they are hurting anything. was just curious
 

ohhenry

Member
Lady Bug Larvae. Make friends with this little fella, they are VERY beneficial. Most people believe Lady Bugs can be used for Aphid population control, when in reality they are notorious for getting up and flying away without doing much of anything. The Larvae and Beetle share identical diets; however since the Larvae cannot fly it is forced to eat what is within it's grasp. Look for Lady Bug and Lace Wing Larvae both are perfectly harmless to your plants, and have a huge appetite for Aphids. Praying Mantis hatchlings work well to, except that they eat whatever is next to them, including other Mantis hatchlings.
 

Dubious06

Active Member
I've used lady bugs as a natural pesticide for mites and aphids for years. You can buy them online-- odd I know. They are more likely to hang around if the area you want them is moist. If it's dry they'll up and fly away. Lace wings are great too.
 
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