Beetle on a Rose
by Betty LaRue
Title
Beetle on a Rose
Artist
Betty LaRue
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art Photograph
Description
A red rose with a Cucumber Beetle, Diabrotica undecimpunctata. Texture and watercolor effect applied.
Cucumber beetle is a common name given to members of two genera of beetles, Diabrotica and Acalymma, both in the family Chrysomelidae. The name stems from the tendency for adults of these beetles to be found on the leaves and flowers of cucurbits; which are plant species of the melon, cucumber and squash varieties.
The two most common pests in this family are the striped cucumber beetle and spotted cucumber beetle, which looks very much like a green ladybug. However, unlike the ladybug, cucumber beetles are not considered beneficial insects. They are sucking invaders which harm crops and ornamental plants.
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December 6th, 2012
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