The Golden Tortoise Beetle
I came across this crazy looking bug on the back of one of my Rose of Sharon leaves. It was rather small and I couldn’t tell exactly what it was, so I took a picture of it and zoomed in. To my amazement, this thing was partially transparent. After doing a little research I found out that this was an adult Golden Tortoise Beetle, also referred to as a “goldbug”.
The Golden Tortoise Beetle, Charidotella sexpunctata, can be found throughout North America. They can be recognized by their beautiful metallic golden color. They are able to change color during mating and when they are disturbed.
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