Does anyone know what type of bug this is?

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  1. HouseOfAles

    HouseOfAles Aspirant (200) Sep 8, 2023 Michigan

    My hops are about ready for harvest and I have been picking these bugs off for a few days. I haven’t seen them until now. Anyone know what they are?

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    #1 HouseOfAles, Sep 12, 2023
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    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Im pretty sure that is a lady bug larvae. If accurate, dont pick em off.
    They eat aphids and other pest species.
    Ladybug beetle are beneficial insects.
     
    #2 sulldaddy, Sep 12, 2023
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    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    HouseOfAles Aspirant (200) Sep 8, 2023 Michigan

    @sulldaddy, I think you are correct. My wife looked it up. Asian lady beetle larvae. At least they are beneficial!
     
    #4 HouseOfAles, Sep 12, 2023
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    HouseOfAles Aspirant (200) Sep 8, 2023 Michigan

    We always have a mess of those beetles this time of year, but it’s the first time I noticed the larvae so I thought they were a different bug. Now I know.
     
    #5 HouseOfAles, Sep 12, 2023
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    Jasonja1474 Savant (1,100) Oct 15, 2018 Tennessee
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    As a side note we grow Blue Lake Bush green beans next to our hop bed. Our Aphids seem to prefer the green beans over the hops. We never see them touch the hops but they will be infested in the green beans. Usually by the time the green beans are done putting out is when they show up so it’s a win win. We pick the hops, cut the green beans and plant kale or greens in its place.
     
    #6 Jasonja1474, Sep 12, 2023
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    HouseOfAles Aspirant (200) Sep 8, 2023 Michigan

    @Jasonja1474, that’s interesting. I planted coriander with the hops. Might have to try the beans next year. I haven’t seen any aphids so far.
     
    #7 HouseOfAles, Sep 12, 2023
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    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    Nice hop picture with the bug
     
    #8 GormBrewhouse, Sep 13, 2023
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  9. falloutsnow

    falloutsnow Pooh-Bah (1,780) Oct 29, 2005 Illinois
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    As a trained (but non-practicing) entomologist, I can confirm this is a ladybird beetle larvae. Beneficial, especially for consuming potential hop pests like aphids, mites, and others.
     
    #9 falloutsnow, Sep 13, 2023
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