They look like aphids to me... We get green and white ones here on flower buds...I always assumed the white ones were aphids...

I thought so too, but the ladybugs have no interest in them. I wonder why.

Well lets see what others say but I always assumed the white ones were aphids...I have no idea why the ladybugs will not eat them... Interesting!

jasminerose4u, the ladybugs just took off without eating. I was sure they would stick around to feast, but I don't see any left. I guess I'll just blast them tomorrow with the hose

I edited my post after I found my old one and remembered they are dead aphids. Here is an article that explains: Aphid-exoskeletons. I think the ladybug in my photo was eating the live ones that were still around.

Thanks jasminerose4u! That clears that up

You are welcome :-)

Great photos Bonnie! :-) Thanks for the link I learned something... :-)