Orlando Ladybug
Four stages
Lady beetles grow in four stages: egg, larva, pupa, adult. UF/IFAS ENY-822 names that order for Florida yards. Write 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the first column so they match that order, then sketch each stage in the box. The larva is the hungry hunter; it looks like a tiny alligator and does not look like the round beetle on a crate label.
| Order (1–4) | Stage | What to remember | Draw it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Yellow, in a small cluster, usually near aphids. | ||
| Larva | Alligator-shaped. Eats more than the adult. Leave it. | ||
| Pupa | Holds still on a leaf. Do not knock it off. | ||
| Adult | The round beetle. It keeps hunting and visits flowers. |
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