Invasion of the spear snatchers
I didn’t see it when I took the picture. But while I was uploading it from my camera, I spotted this asparagus beetle larva on the fronds.
Asparagus beetle is more of a pain than a threat. Plants are pretty much unaffected by anything but the heaviest infestation.
But the beetles leave little black eggs on the stems, and they’re a nuisance to rub off when you’re preparing the spears for eating.
Little bastards. In Spring, I go on the attack!
Posted on 22nd October 2008
Under: Asparagus | 4 Comments »