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trois Santa Fe, TX(Zone 9b) Apr 10, 2008

What kind of bug eats the centers of primrose flower petals? I have seen several of these around the place.

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Apr 11, 2008

A hungry one? Boy that's weird looking... just a guess, some kind of beetle. Makes you wonder if that part of the flower tastes better or something.

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threegardeners North Augusta, ON Apr 11, 2008

Sure is decorative though...

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trois Santa Fe, TX(Zone 9b) Apr 11, 2008

Most have been on primroses, but I found a propeller plant also with this decoration.

I think it takes place at night as I could find no insects on partially eaten ones.

Nature is full of wonders, isn't it?

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j_b_burrell Cairo, Egypt Apr 11, 2008

Maybe it was a relative of this guy.

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Apr 11, 2008

Looks like whatever it was ate the flower before it bloomed. Maybe from the inside out?

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trois Santa Fe, TX(Zone 9b) Apr 11, 2008

Yesterday I found one that had 3 petals eaten. This morning the other two were eaten. I have no idea of what it could be, or how. I guess I could find a partially eaten one and go out at night to see what is finishing the job.

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Apr 11, 2008

It certainly looks like a picky eater. (like the kid that eats the center of the PBJ sandwich and leaves the rest.)

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trois Santa Fe, TX(Zone 9b) Apr 11, 2008

Good analogy!

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