Mylabris quadripunctata

Today I introduce you to a friend I am lucky to have in my garden: Mylabris quadripunctata
We call them 'escarabajo de 4 puntos', or "4 pointed beetle".
This beetle's diet consists mainly of polen when adult, but when in larval state likes to eat eggs and larvae of grasshoppers, those bulimic enemies!
So, I hope you have some of these in your garden too!

This year the grasshoppers are just too many, especially in Asia where they are leading to famine.

Posted on 14 de agosto de 2020, 12:51 PM by castieler castieler

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Neat! It resembles a ladybug in its coloration.

Publicado por botanicaltreasures mais de 3 anos antes

Yes, like a bigger-more squared ladybug

Publicado por castieler mais de 3 anos antes

Exactly!

Publicado por botanicaltreasures mais de 3 anos antes

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