Solved Bug on Photinia 'Red Robin'

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  1. Victoria

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    I have discovered these bugs on my Photinia. What are they and should I do something about them?

    Thank you in advance.

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    As they are amongst the flowers I would guess they are some kind of pollen beetle and probably won't do any harm.
     
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    Good morning @Victoria I think they are considered a pest they are the Mediterranean spotted chafer beetle they feed on Pollen and nectar etc,but here is a link that might be of some help:smile:

    Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea funesta) · iNaturalist
     
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    Avast does not like that link @wiseowl

    Looking at other sites they quote Wiki as it being a pest and say the grubs eat plant roots...
     
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        -thank-you.gif Baalmaiden, wiseowl, DiggersJo, and Papi Jo

        I have read the threads and taken on board the contents. I am concerned because I have Brugmansias to one side of it and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis to the other side, my pride and joy collections.

        I will just monitor in the meantime.

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