What is this?

[jriepe]

I saw several of these very small bugs around the house yesterday (outside) and my first discovery was when one bit me on the arm. This was shot at 1:1 and still considerably cropped so that gives you an idea of how really small these are. Those sharp looking barbs are unique. Does anyone know what these are called?

Jerry

 

[orionmystery]

Looks like ladybird larva to me.

 

[jriepe]

Kurt,

Someone on another forum identified it for me as the larva of the Asian lady beetle. I suppose this beetle is also called the ladybird. Not sure right now but I'm going to read up on it when I have more time. Thanks for the ID.

Jerry

 

[Dracaena]

Here it's full of them at this time of the year. Looks like a ladybug larva indeed.