My Experience with Ladybugs

 All of them move very fast and are camera shy.

They do not look alike; some are dotted, some are stripey.

Some are red, some are orange.

This one seem to be chasing a black ant.

Maybe it is just running away from the camera which seem scarier than the ant.

Ladybugs actually provide gardeners with a great service by eliminating aphid infestations.

 

Bad Bugs, Bad Bugs

There are all sort of bugs in the garden. For now, let's just focus on some of the bad bugs that destroy the plants.

Bug on a Mango Leaf.

Another Bug

Yikes! Bugs and Ants on a Pumpkin Flower!

This red spotted bug feeds on leaves although it looks like a lady bird.

Despite a grasshopper's bad reputation, this one has not done any major harm. He has been around for many weeks.

These 2 are the major destroyers. They trample all over the plants, breaking the vines.

This fella occasionally digs out roots and chew them up too.

Beware of this harmful pest! It comes with a deceivingly, innocent smile.

Cosmos

Cosmos Bud and Bloom

Cosmos's Reflection in the Water

Lady Bug on the Cosmos Plant

Grasshopper on the Cosmos Plant

Grasshopper's Shedded Skin on the Cosmos Plant