Anyone know what this little beastie might be?

If it's a baby ladybird shouldn't it be called a littlegirlbird?

I can identify both vine weevil larvae and those literally shitty lily beetle larvae and I wish I could see the little blighters much less often.

I want one!

The things you learn on Gransnet! Thankyou ladies!

Also known as a ladybird thrip! ?

Hi it is a ladybird larvae. Bit like the ugly duckling that turns into a swan, lol.x

Yes, definitely a ladybird baby. I got bitten by one of these today! Twice!!

And it looks like a proper British ladybird.

Yep...young ladybird. They love munching on aphids

Looks like a ladybird lava

Well I've learned something today, thank you ladies!

Beautiful ?

Looks like a ladybird larva to me. If you see any more gently coax it on to a piece of paper and, if you have any greenfly or blackfly in the garden, decant it onto the plant near the bugs! Lucky you.

Definitely a ladybird larva

Yes agree - Ladybird.

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ladybird, not ladybug (American)

Just google "ladybird larvae" and you will see your little friend. Shield bugs are a pale green sturdy small flying beetle with a tough shell.

I didn't know that Mrs. Ladybird's children looked so different to her.

Thabk you! I've put it carefully back in the garden. I thought it was a baby something but didn't know what. Hope it's eating all the greenfly now!

It is indeed - don't think I've ever seen one before!

Definitely a baby ladybird.

Aren't shield bugs usually green, and quite a different shape? I've no idea what this little thing is...

Ladybird baby don't kill it it's a good friend to the gardener

Thanks but I don't think so. It's rather fluffy looking and not the right shape. Maybe it's a baby?

It looks to me like a shield bug grannynise.