Polka Dotted Beetle
Hello, frens!
It's the new week and it's been raining most of the day. As it turned out, the first typhoon of the year which landed in the country a day or two ago has reached Luzon, the eastern part now in signal numbers 1 and 2. I read some places have been flooded and hopefully, the storm leaves sooner and won't wreak further havoc on anything on its way out.
With the current weather, nothing much happened, except for a few trades, binge-watching Breaking Bad (a crime drama TV series), napping in between, and of course, Hiving!
Anyhow, I found some photographs of an interesting insect in my archives and realized they have not been posted yet so let me do that today.
This was spotted in the yard in August last year and Google Lens identified it as Polka-dotted Weevil Beetle or Salagubang in Tagalog, scientifically known as Pachyrrhynchus Congestus. Please correct me if this is wrong. The blue *dots on its back and head are mostly rounded (some a bit elongated).
Do you see its toe pads and the claws at the tips of its legs? I'm not so sure if they are called such though.
Through quick research, I learned that this insect is harmless to humans, pets, houses, furniture, or clothing and doesn't carry any diseases. That is good, yes? They however damage food and plants.¹
Meanwhile, the two photos below were captured at my in-law's place. The beetle was crawling down the trunk of the citrus tree. I believe they are of the same species as the above one.
I am not very sure if the dots on the back of this may have faded or if it's just naturally like that.
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Accordingly, this type of beetle is common in Southeast Asian islands so it makes sense that we have them here. We did notice smaller sizes of similar species on the citrus trees. They usually hide under the leaves, especially during the hot days.
Unfortunately, I could not find any further information about this species so I could not share more about them. But yes, they are fascinating, especially with the colored dots on their backs. Have you seen them too in real life?
Thank you and here's to wishing you a terrific day (night) wherever you are.
All photos are my own. 27052024/21:00ph
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Hi good friend, It's really really amazing how nature can be so fascinating. Wow I never knew beetles could have such vibrant patterns. I really have to appreciate the small wonders around us. Thanks for sharing this unique perspective dearest
Yes, and we are fortunate to witness wonders. Beetles and bugs are quite colorful
Thanks so much for sharing them dearest friend, I loved watching those beautiful insects
It's my pleasure. Thank you too. It's the wet season here so I might be able to photograph moths, insects, and bugs :)
Wow can't wait to see more awesome insect pics from you dearest
Thank you lots. It's deeply appreciated :)
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What's the name of that first insect? Very colorful and beautiful 🐜🐞
The title of the post gave it away haha. It's polka dot weevil beetle.
Please make sure that you stay safe cos of the typhoon and all
The pictures are lovely
Thank you lots, !LADY. We are safe here, the storm is not strong where we are.
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D pa ko nakakita ganyan sis..ang cute nya
Third time ata eto na nakita ko hehe.
From the last photos, they look harmful, I mean, they look like the ones that bite. Lol😅.
I hope the heavy rain stop soon there 🤲
I read that beetles don't bite or sting so we are safe😅
It's drizzly now. Thank you.
Beetle?
There's one that used to appear in our farms and they eat yams too. The bites are like razor. Maybe they're not actually beetles. We use to call them beetles
The polka dots on the beetle is like a beautiful design, it's really so cute.
Yes, it has a fascinating pattern. Thank you. !LADY
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The beetle's colour combination is good. So attractive. It must be very small I believe. Looks shiny the polka dotted one.
Yep. Quite a beauty. It's not very small so it was easy to spot.
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Polkadot bettle looks like an insect that would be great friends with the lady bug, great colour combo ehhh Red and Black , Blue and Black how fun for them 😂😂😂 oh please don't mind me they look cute 🥺🥺 though
Haha, yes. Lady bugs are even more colorful :)
Have never a weevil as beautiful as this. Very colorful and beautiful
Just one of nature's wonders :)
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The insect really looks so beautiful most especially the first one
I haven't seen this insect any time. Thanks for sharing it.
I think the Polkladot is somehow related to this one also 😅. I don't know if I am overthinking or not.
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