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Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata Golden orange beetle with spots on the elytra<br />
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Habitat: rural yard Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Summer,United States,beetle Click/tap to enlarge

Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden orange beetle with spots on the elytra

Habitat: rural yard

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The golden tortoise beetle is a species of beetle in the leaf beetle family, Chrysomelidae. It is native to the Americas. This beetle is associated with plants in the family Convolvulaceae, including sweet potato, morning glories, and bindweeds. Adults and larvae feed on foliage.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Dec 21, 2018. Captured Jul 23, 2017 07:08 in 1-37 Parker St, Coventry, RI 02816, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm