| Small
dotted beetle |
Namibian
crop pests # 103
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| unknown |
Order: Coleoptera |
Family: |
Note: Due to an expected increase in cotton production
in Northern Namibia, all insects found on cotton or other Malvaceae plants
are recorded and collected as if they were pests. Many beetles are attracted
to these yellow flowers and are therefore included. Most likely, many of
them will turn out to be harmless pollen eaters.
Beetle in a Malvaceae flower
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Closeup of the pollen-covered beetle
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Beetle in flower
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Close-up, note the yellow spots
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Common names:
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No vernacular names were recorded. |
Pest status:
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The pest status is unknown. |
Distribution:
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Unknown, first noticed 20 January
2001, on wild Malvaceae flowers at Mahenene Research Station, Omusati region. |
Description:
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Grey beetle with 10 clear yellow dots on the backside. |
Control:
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No control is recommended until the pest status is known |
Other notes:
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