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NOT VERY LADYLIKE
Ladybug doppelganger irritating to pets and people
new vlc asian beetle pic 1
Hoisington veterinarian , Dr. Lindsay Mitchell, posted this photo of one of her patients Monday night and it is being used by permission of the dogs owner in hopes of helping other pet owners. The dog pictured had 30-40 Asian lady beetles attached to the roof of its mouth, and appeared to be foaming at the mouth. The beetles can be safely removed at home with a finger or a hard object like a tongue depressor or a spoon, Mitchell said. - photo by Courtesy of Hoisington Veterinary Hospital
The days when little red and black ladybugs evoked exclamations of “sweet” and “adorable” are quickly becoming a thing of the past, at least around Barton County. Monday night, Hoisington veterinarian Lindsey Mitchell posted a photo of one of her patients, a dog, that had between 30-40 Asian lady beetles attached to the roof of its mouth. The beetles look much like their native counterparts, but don’t be fooled by their unassuming looks.