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 August 14, 2020 12:51 PM by castieler castieler

Comments

Neat! It resembles a ladybug in its coloration.

Posted by botanicaltreasures over 3 years ago

Yes, like a bigger-more squared ladybug

Posted by castieler over 3 years ago

Exactly!

Posted by botanicaltreasures over 3 years ago

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