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Jul 1, 2021 6:01 PM CST
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Name: Baja
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Euphorbia with carpet beetle

Euphorbia venenifica's tiny cyathia and an even tinier visitor

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I think the carpet beetles are there for the pollen.
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Jul 1, 2021 6:41 PM CST
Name: Rj
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Interesting banner Baja!
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Jul 1, 2021 6:47 PM CST
Name: Karen
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Very unique banner, Baja!
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Jul 2, 2021 1:10 AM CST
Name: Lilli
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Jul 2, 2021 4:33 PM CST
Name: Laurie
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Interesting! I always thought this was an indoor pest. Checking around online I found that only the larval stage of carpet beetles feeds on things like wool and carpets.
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