| Red
Malvaceae beetle |
Namibian
crop pests # 85
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| unknown |
Order: Coleoptera |
Family: |
Red beetle on Malvaceae flower
note the "rainbow beetle" below.
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Close-up of red beetle
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This species was found on flowers of Malvaceae weeds, commonly called
wild stockrose. Due to the increased cotton production we also collect
any insects on the wild Malvaceae species in case such species later turn
out to be a pest on cotton.
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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Only observed at Mahenene Research
Station, Omusati region. |
Description:
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The beetles are bright red with black markings. The legs are black
and quite long. |
Control:
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No control is recommended |
Other notes:
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