Don't Bug Me
by Deena Stoddard
Title
Don't Bug Me
Artist
Deena Stoddard
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The spotted cucumber beetle is a major agricultural pest insect of North America. In the adult form, it eats and damages leaves of many crops, including cucumbers, soybeans, cotton, beans, and many others. In the larval form, which is known as the southern corn rootworm, it tunnels through the roots of young plants, stunting or killing them. These native pests have a wide range of host plants, but will readily infest a field of crop plants, most notoriously corn.
This specimen was captured on a sunflower in my garden in southwest Missouri.
All images © 2011-2020 Deena Stoddard ~ All Rights Reserved
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November 22nd, 2013
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Zinvolle Art
Amazing capture of the beautiful moment! Love the bright colors and the great details! Wonderful piece Deena!