Lacewing, Lady Beetle, and Squash Bug

Identification
• Green lacewing eggs are white, oval, and laid on a slender stalk. This helps prevent the ravenous young from eating each other when they hatch. Lady beetle eggs are usually yellow, pointed at both ends, and laid in clusters. Squash bug eggs are shiny, gold-to-brown, and laid in clusters on the undersides of leaves along the center vein. All of the above are < 1/16 inch long.

Host Range
• Green lacewing and lady beetle eggs may be found on almost any plant, including grasses. Squash bug eggs are likely confined to host plants in the squash family.

Life Cycle
• All may be found at any time during the growing season.

Other Information
• Another type of egg commonly found are those of the stinkbug. These are laid in clusters and barrel-shaped.