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The Life Cycle of Ladybirds
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Safari Tip:
A great way to pick up ladybirds without squashing them is with a pocket
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The ladybirds life cycle goes through 4 stages:
1) EGG - The eggs are bright yellow, less than 1mm long, and are laid on the underside of leaves. They hatch in about a week.
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LARVA - This is its ugly stage. This period lasts about three weeks to a month, and in that time it will probably consume about 400 to 500 plant lice!
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PUPA - Often called a chrysalis. The larva dissolves into a soup ready to be reconstructed into its adult form. This process takes about a week.
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ADULT - Often called the imago. When it emerges from the pupa it is fully grown, and will remain in this form until it dies.
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Spotters:
Pocket Pooters and Hand Lenses
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