pupation of a ladybug on a mint leaf. macro shot of living insect. series image 5 of 9

animal aphid aphids arthropod background beetle beetles biology botany bug closeup coleoptera detail encyclopedia fauna garden green growth insect invertebrate ladybird ladybug larva larvae larval leaf living macro mask metamorphosis mint natural nature orange outdoor photography plant pupa pupae pupate pupation shot springtime stage stages wild wildlife