These very tiny insects are one of my favourites to see - though I'm not sure if they are classified as "pests". I love seeing the tiny heart-shaped pattern on their back. Found this one on one of the Maximillan Sunflowers near the "hide" at Frank Lake, on September 3rd. I can never remember just where the "hide" is at Frank Lake, so I've just marked Frank Lake as a whole on my map.

www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/crops/insects/fad40s00.html