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28-JUL-2014

lady bug

Sony ILCE-6000
1/40s f/3.5 at 30.0mm iso400 full exif

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Bob B.29-Jul-2014 17:24
Actually Anne, while in the lady bug (beetle) family, this one eats plants. This is the squash beetle (not the squash bug), Epilachna borealis. I note he is feeding on a squash leaf, probably yours! The other leaf-feeding coccinellid is the Mexican bean beetle. BTY, really great shot! v
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