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Posted by Julia Hahne,
North Country explorer from Simsbury, CT
North Country explorer from Simsbury, CT
August 19, 2023 —
This photo depicts an Asian lady beetle, a species similar in looks to a ladybug but very invasive in the North Country. It can be hard to tell the difference between the two but the main giveaway that I look for to distinguish them is the black "M-shaped" marking located behind the Asian lady beetle's head. Despite the invasive nature of this species, they are still stunning and photograph beautifully.
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