In the city of Tây Ninh, Vietnam, a close-up image depicts a red botanical structure, likely an inflorescence or fruit, approximately 5-7 cm in height, positioned centrally

In the city of Tây Ninh, Vietnam, a close-up image depicts a red botanical structure, likely an inflorescence or fruit, approximately 5-7 cm in height, positioned centrally. The exterior consists of overlapping, bright red, somewhat waxy bracts or petals, with a tightly closed bud-like apex. Below the apex, the structure is partially open, revealing a moist, reddish-brown, pulpy interior cavity. Within this cavity, approximately six to eight white, segmented, larvae-like organisms, each about 3-5 mm long with darker anterior segments, are visible embedded in the pulp and surrounded by a clear liquid. Several small, dark, ant-like insects, measuring approximately 1-2 mm in length, are observed on the exposed red surfaces and within the internal cavity, appearing to scavenge. The background is a blurred field of green foliage, indicating an outdoor, natural environment.