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Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia
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Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia
Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in garden Cheshire, UK, June
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Alien Alien Species Angiosperm Angiospermae Arthropod Arthropoda Asteranae Asterid Beetle Belidae Cheshire Chrysomeloidea Coleoptera Copy Space Dicot Dicotyledon Endopterygota Exotics Feeding Flower Flowering Plant Hexapod Hexapoda Insect Insecta Introduced Species Invasive Invertebrate Labiatae Lamiaceae Lamiales Lavandula Lavender Magnoliopsida Negative Space Neoptera Pests Plantae Pollination Polyphaga Rhinotia Spermatophyte Spermatophytina Summer Tracheophyta Vascular Plant Chrysomelidae English Lavender Lavandula Angustifolia Leaf Beetle
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Nature's Hungry Little Artist - Rosemary Beetle Adds a Splash of Color to Lavender Delight!
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. In this snapshot captured by Alan Williams, we witness an extraordinary moment in the Cheshire garden. A vibrant Rosemary Beetle, also known as Chrysolina americana, indulges in a delectable feast on the delicate petals of Lavandula angustifolia. The beetle's striking metallic green and purple hues create a stunning contrast against the lavender's soothing shades. As if nature itself were wielding a paintbrush, this tiny arthropod becomes an artist with its feeding frenzy. With each bite it takes, the beetle leaves behind intricate patterns on the lavender leaves - almost like abstract masterpieces! It seems that even insects appreciate beauty and express their creativity in unexpected ways. This enchanting scene reminds us that even pests can bring joy when viewed through a different lens. While some may consider them invasive or alien species, let us not forget that they too have their place in our ecosystem. As summer blooms all around them, these exotics find solace amidst fragrant flowers and buzzing bees. So next time you spot one of these broad-shouldered leaf beetles making themselves at home among your plants, take a moment to appreciate their unique contribution to nature's canvas. After all, who knew that something as small as a rosemary beetle could add such vibrancy to our gardens?
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