Flower Beetle
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Flower Beetle
Intro & Fun Fact:
Attractive beetles often seen on flowers, feeding on pollen and petals.
Fun fact: Some species help with pollination!
Why they exist:
- Abundant blooming flowers
- Rotting fruit in gardens
- Compost heaps
- Overripe produce
- Lack of predators
Prevention tips:
- Harvest ripe fruits promptly
- Remove overripe flowers and fruit
- Encourage birds and lizards
- Prune overcrowded flower beds
- Use fine mesh over flowers if needed