Do Ladybugs eat Milkweed bugs? Yes they do!

In addition to a minor aphid problem on my anise, I had hoped and guessed that ladybugs would help me with a milkweed bug problem that was forming again this year. Last year they completely DEVASTATED my milkweed, and that milkweed was for the monarchs, not the milkweed bugs:( There were some extremely sad and undersized caterpillars eating what few leaves remained after the infestation. I bought 2 tubs of ladybugs today and sprinkled a few on the milkweed as a test, and ha! I caught 2 humping while the one in front was eating a milkweed bug, with another eating one right beside the happy couple. Check it out!

Note: I apologize for the less than perfect photo. My camera was not really intended for macro shots, and the ladybug instructions said to release them after ideal lighting conditions when it is cooler.