| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Genus Ceraeochrysa | August 18 2026 | Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia |
When I first spotted this insect, I mistook it for bird droppings or a tuft of cotton stuck to the leaves; however, the object kept moving, prompting me to take a closer look. It turned out to be a larva—a creature often found on foliage—but it is important to note that it is not a plant pest. On the contrary, this larva preys on various leaf-damaging pests, such as aphids. So, if we find a white object on our plants, there is no need to worry, as it is likely just a larva. Because the larva is incredibly tiny, photographing it proved challenging; to achieve the best results, I decided to use a macro lens. Despite appearing to move slowly due to the heavy load it carries on its back, the larva moves with precision. Fortunately, I looked up information about it on Google; otherwise, I might have assumed it was a pest that needed to be removed. Now that I know the truth, I will let it remain on my plant, even though its appearance can be a bit unsettling.
Okay everyone, now I will share some pictures of this larva here.
| Camera Used | poco c65 |
|---|---|
| Lens | MM |
| F-stop | |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Genus Ceraeochrysa |
| Photographer | @maxmarvin |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/392329943 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1569350 | 96.6281663 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1569350399&mlon=96.6281663601#map=12/5.1569/96.6282 |