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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
On the edge

I love shooting in macro & had been searching for insects to photograph when I noticed this ladybird larva . It was perched on the edge of the tendril of a pumpkin plant & feeding on the leaves. This type of larva is a threat to cultivation as it feeds from the host plant.It was fascinating to watch & learn about this species which I'd never encountered before.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Balasore , Odisha, India
Copyright: © Sritam Kumar Sethy