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Posted November 16, 2012
I went to a friend's house today and we found these black bugs, the size of a ladybug with orange spots, and a little bit narrower. I don't know what the species is nor does he.

Possible evolution on our hands?
Post edited November 16, 2012 by somegamer786
Posted November 16, 2012
Try having a shower?
Posted November 16, 2012
I would guess not but you never know. Do you have any pictures> Maybe then you can post it and be famous researcher.
Posted November 16, 2012
Listen son, i want You to look at some pictures, ok?
Is it one of those delinquents?
Posted November 16, 2012
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danteveli: I would guess not but you never know. Do you have any pictures> Maybe then you can post it and be famous researcher.
I don't have any pictures but a detailed explanation (Lost my camera on a trip to Hawaii)

Thanks in advance!
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Arteveld: Listen son, i want You to look at some pictures, ok?
Is it one of those delinquents?
#18 is similar, but the delinquents were much more black, more narrow and less oval, and less spots. May be a mutation though, but they could become a new species.

I'll try to keep up with my friend.
If they are evolving, let's try to get it in a peer review journal.
Post edited November 16, 2012 by somegamer786
Posted November 16, 2012
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somegamer786: 18 is similar, but the delinquents were much more black, more narrow and less oval, and less spots. May be a mutation though, but they could become a new species.

I'll try to keep up with my friend.
If they are evolving, let's try to get it in a peer review journal.
According to the page i found that picture on, there are over 150 species of ladybugs in US alone. Why convinced it's a mutation? Unless.. I'm seriously missing the joke here. ;)
Posted November 16, 2012
aww! a picture is pretty much what is needed. I remember a few months ago a researcher discovered a new insect species - IIRC - by rummaging through flicker!
Posted November 16, 2012
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somegamer786: #18 is similar, but the delinquents were much more black, more narrow and less oval, and less spots. May be a mutation though, but they could become a new species.

I'll try to keep up with my friend.
If they are evolving, let's try to get it in a peer review journal.
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Arteveld: According to the page i found that picture on, there are over 150 species of ladybugs in US alone. Why convinced it's a mutation?[b/] Unless.. I'm seriously missing the joke here. ;)
Well it is thinner, blacker, and has less spots, something not far fetched for a mutation though.

In case you guys were wondering, I live in Greenvile, SC.
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Tychoxi: aww! a picture is pretty much what is needed. I remember a few months ago a researcher discovered a new insect species - IIRC - by rummaging through flicker!
I don't have a picture, but my explanation is pretty detailed.
For all we know this could be a little poisonous. As we know good mutations are the feul of Darwinian evolution, the most accepted evolution.
Post edited November 16, 2012 by somegamer786
Posted November 16, 2012
If you take a picture and show to an entomologist, you'll probably have more luck figuring out what you've got invading your friend's house.
Posted November 16, 2012
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somegamer786: As we know good mutations are the feul of Darwinian evolution, the most accepted evolution.
lol
Posted November 16, 2012
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somegamer786: As we know good mutations are the feul of Darwinian evolution, the most accepted evolution.
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Vestin: lol
wut
Posted November 16, 2012
Evolution's a really slow process and I'm betting it's just an uncommon breed of ladybug or beetle, there's quite a huge variety of know insects.
Posted November 16, 2012
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sheepdragon: If you take a picture and show to an entomologist, you'll probably have more luck figuring out what you've got invading your friend's house.
I don't have a picture (can't buy one right no; lost it; nor does he have a camera, since we're broke)

At least i have details.

The bug is like #18 in this drawing: http://www.ladybug-life-cycle.com/graphics/types-s.jpg

Just narrower, less spotty, and the size of a lady bug.


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roninnogitsune: Evolution's a really slow process and I'm betting it's just an uncommon breed of ladybug or beetle, there's quite a huge variety of know insects.
Sometimes it's fast, in terms of generations.

A study on Finches recently on the island Daphne major, only a few generations past and a new species of finch arose.
Post edited November 16, 2012 by somegamer786
Posted November 16, 2012
I think I've heard of the Ladybug you're mentioning but I can't remember it's name.

Apparently they're a more aggressive species that is taking over the current 'red with black spots' ladybug population. I think there was a small news article on it but it must have been a while ago.
Posted November 16, 2012
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somegamer786: Possible evolution on our hands?
Well it's either that or you're talking out of your ears and don't know jack about insects.
Mh... what's your job again?
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