Saturday, May 23, 2026

Spotted Cucumber Beetle of 5/2/26


Attractive like a ladybug but considered an agricultural pest. There's around fifty crops and plants that they will gladly eat, but as their name indicates they prefer the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae). At least they're a North American native.

1 comment:

  1. You’re right, he’s very attractive.

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