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title: "Anyone know what these bugs are that are eating my pepper…"
description: "Anyone know what these bugs are that are eating my pepper plants/herbs? I removed all the bugs I could find and sprayed all plants with neem oil. I think they…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/dleZhOkrs68YF9ea4DGPfw"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Greenishthumb"
published: "2025-05-16T14:38:13.743567Z"
language: "en"
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# Anyone know what these bugs are that are eating my pepper…

_Posted by Greenishthumb on 2025-05-16_

Anyone know what these bugs are that are eating my pepper plants/herbs? I removed all the bugs I could find and sprayed all plants with neem oil. I think they left some small black eggs on my basil plants as well.

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![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/V74LBskaco-wr6LGiuBAmSfntsOdJU9q0K0-RMYtRSM/_8vKbe9xTmiIslTSmB-Zhg.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-05-16

Looks like a ladybug baby

#### Dave\_opuntiaface replied on 2025-05-16

I’m inclined to agree. They will eat all your pests.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gFKgBIDtQUSoNHyzAXA4pLM-wYI4yLGXFPAMGDtMt3o/OE-F2bHQTTK302CLXvGGCQ.webp?size=large)

#### Greenishthumb replied on 2025-05-16

Hmmm- then maybe they aren’t the ones eating my pepper plants! Will have to keep an eye…

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-05-16

No, but they'd be attracted to whatever is

### Harley commented on 2025-05-17

The orange ones are Asian lady beetles.

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