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Beetle?

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by mazambo, Jun 3, 2022.

  1. mazambo

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    Hi everyone, not sure about this beetle, I've seen a few over the last month but unsure whether it's something beneficial or not.
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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      I dont have a clue what it is but I wouldn't be bothered by it, for some reason.
      Just looks friendly.:biggrin:
       
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        I saw one of these yesterday so I Googled it. At first, I thought it was a Blue Mint Beetle which is established in Edinburgh but we have no mint. Decided it must be a Fuchsia flea beetle as we do have plenty of Fuchsias but none of the Blue beetles seemed to be a worry so live and let live.
         
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        I have mint & fuschia but don't see a problem with either, so I'll let it alone. Thanks.
         
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        Had a couple on my eryngium last Summer, pretty sure they're harmless.

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          I like your logic.:heehee:
           
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