As requested so don't blame me.

fantastic photo Toto, thanks for posting it

Thanx Toto :)x

Oooh....uggh....thats one of them harlequin ladybirds and larvae in'it

No it's not a Harlequin Amblealice at least I hope not.

Fascinating, Toto, thanks for that.

WHAT IS IT?

See what you meant Tastey. I hope all is clear now.

Thanks Gee.

Eeeeuw, What is it?

It's the larvae of a ladybird in the last stage of it's transition from Larvae to beetle. I think the piece below and to the left is the cast off skin of the larvae.

That's brilliant - great shot, Toto.

I'm pleased for you its not a harlequin....I have'nt actually seen one personally....thankfully!! :))

Fantastic Toto..beats me how you capture all these special moments !

Awwww isn't it cute.. :))))

How interesting. I hadnt even thought in the past that ladybird's started as larvae, lol. You learn something everyday on this site.

Thanks all. Nothing for me to brag about Bonkers. I just spend lots of time looking.

Looking,listening and learning !

I hope so Bonkers but you missed out the important one; enjoying.

You and Bb /Jane are so good at wild-life photos. Maybe I am not patient enough??

You don't need to be so patient Spritz but you do need to look and to keep a camera with you at all times.

And THAT'S how I got the photo of the ladybird! :-)

So your well on the way then.

Lovely photo it is too Spritz !

Great shot Toto, do you happen to know how long it takes the beetle to go from stage one to it's final stage ? More man, I need more....lol