I discovered this ladybird pupa on the side of my green wheely bin this morning. I think it is relatively fresh as it was still moving, pulsating and flicking. Where it is attached to the bin is the remains of the larva’s skin. I believe it is of that of a Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis).
Rear garden, Staffordshire, England. June 2017.
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What a cool find! Such pretty colors.
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Thank you 🙂 The colours attracted me also, and the way they reflected in the side of the bin.
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Your garden is an endless universe of up-close discovery! Wonderful!
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Thank you, Diana 🙂 The things I find here still amaze me 🙂
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An exquisite and rare photo….. Thank you for sharing. First time I have ever had the privilege to see how their pupa phase looks like.
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I am pleased you have seen this, Aspaai, especially as you have not seen one before 🙂 Thank you for your lovely comment 🙂
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I love watching the stages of the ladybird larvae! This is fantastic to see 😀
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Thank you, Sarah 🙂 I am always in awe how an insect can be reborn and also be so different than it was before.
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You and me both 😀 I have enjoyed the mayflies this year!! The stages they go through are truly amazing.
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I have yet to see the stages of a mayfly. I have the adults visit on occasion, but maybe one day I will see their wonderful cycle 🙂
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It can be tricky to tell the different instars appart once they emerge with wings. I can only tell for certain if I can get a good close photo of one!
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They sure can be quite a challenge 🙂
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Fascinating though 🙂
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