Little black and orange bug ID?

Little black and orange bug ID?

Question

I saw colorful this little bug on my Milk Weed.
What is it?

Naturalist's Response

This is the larva of the lady beetle, which some people call ladybug.

-Naturalist Linda Gilbert

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