This spiky-looking thing on the underside of a cucumber leaf is a squash beetle larva.
Justin Ballew, ©2023, Clemson Extension
What is this critter that was found? This spiky-looking thing on the underside of a cucumber leaf is a squash beetle larva. This is one of two species in the lady beetle family that feed on vegetable crops. The other is the Mexican bean beetle. Squash beetle adults look like the familiar beneficial lady beetle. They are yellow to orange-colored with black spots and a dome-shaped appearance. Read more about squash beetles here.
