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Colorful Shiny "Larva" on San Antonio Flower: Mineral Crystallization

Tiny (< rice grain), colorful, shiny, fiber-like projections on flower. Insect larva?

Expert Analysis

Likely mineral crystallization — aggregate of accumulated minerals (possibly from fertilizers). Resembles pollen slide debris. Beautiful but inorganic. Not a pest.

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