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These young larvae hatched only hours ago. Their first meal was their own egg shells, the remainders of which are still visible as a whitish spot at the top right. In this young age, the larvae are an easy prey to many enemies. To survive, good luck is essential. On the other hand, ladybird larvae themselves are vicious predators. Their favorite food are aphids. Being larvae, their job is to feed and to grow. They do a good job diminishing aphids, which is why they quickly grow out of their outfit. So they soon have to strip off their skin. This picture shows five larvae and four empty skins. |
