For some at least :)
I almost forgot how those little beasts can take over a whole lawn full of flowers. I saw a mass infestation some years ago where every single flower, bud and stem had those little passengers.
Few weeks ago when we went to the countryside I saw them again. Less of them thankfully, but they were there. Wherever I looked the flowers had red dots on.
Having flower parties!
Can you see them on the anthers? All covered in pollen look almost like part of the plant :)
Those Red Spider Mites are super small and a single one or even a few will not make much damage. But when suddenly there is literally hundreds of them on a plant - the plant is in trouble. They ca be found both in flower and veggie garden. They will suck the juices of the leaves and petal and those with multiple wounds will eventually dry and die. I guess they also enjoy some pollen not and then.
Evil little beasts, but don't they look good on photos?
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Shot with Nikon D5500 + Sigma 105mm lens
(ƒ/10, 1/500, ISO640)
All photos and text are my own.
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