Vindicated
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Hello everyone,
I'm trying to determine if this is a beneficial insect or an evil plant eater. Just looking at it I'm assuming it's part of the beetle family. It has a red back with a black under belly. I'm based out of Southern California. The plant is in a pot, outside.
Last week I dusted my plants with DE after I noticed a few tiny holes on some of the smaller leaves. I looked around and I'm not noticing any new or significant damage. Overall my plant is doing fine. I think the DE is working great and once my plant's leaves drive off from today's watering, I plan on dusting my plant with more DE.
Anyway, I know a picture is worth a thousand words, so here you go. Any feedback on this red beetling looking creature would be greatly appreciated.
I'm trying to determine if this is a beneficial insect or an evil plant eater. Just looking at it I'm assuming it's part of the beetle family. It has a red back with a black under belly. I'm based out of Southern California. The plant is in a pot, outside.
Last week I dusted my plants with DE after I noticed a few tiny holes on some of the smaller leaves. I looked around and I'm not noticing any new or significant damage. Overall my plant is doing fine. I think the DE is working great and once my plant's leaves drive off from today's watering, I plan on dusting my plant with more DE.
Anyway, I know a picture is worth a thousand words, so here you go. Any feedback on this red beetling looking creature would be greatly appreciated.
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