look closely, you will realize that they are not berries, but rather living insects that happen to have shiny armor simulating something succulent.
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That is Homaemus proteus’s survival strategy. They fit comfortably within the garden because they look like a secret agent wearing fruit-colored camouflage. They are small, round, and glossy and successfully trick both people and predators. Clever little creatures, even if you feel a little disturbed once you realize what is going on.
Why You Shouldn’t Touch or Eat Them
So, what is the harm in brushing one off your plant or thinking that it might be edible if you weren’t paying attention? Well, there are a handful of reasons! First, we’ll cover taste. Let’s just put it this way, these bugs are not for human snacking! They don’t have a sweet, juicy burst like a blueberry. What they have is bitterness, the very thing nature
