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Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata Golden orange beetle with transparent elytral margins. <br /> <br /> Habitat: On morning glory at a forest edge<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82365/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html" title="Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/82365_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Yhi%2BSdrl91fNAHwLXxv1xZwUyVo%3D" width="200" height="154" alt="Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata Golden orange beetle with transparent elytral margins. <br /> <br /> Habitat: On morning glory at a forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82367/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82366/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82367/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html" title="Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/82367_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=yHXIIGtp4zIkqrEnUsOEMhf6a%2BA%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata It was very cute walking with its head down...not sure if this is normal, or just a personal preference for this individual.<br /> <br /> Golden orange beetle with transparent elytral margins. <br /> <br /> Habitat: On morning glory at a forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82365/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82366/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden orange beetle with transparent elytral margins.

Habitat: On morning glory at a forest edge

Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata Golden orange beetle with transparent elytral margins. <br /> <br /> Habitat: On morning glory at a forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82367/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82366/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Spring,United States

Golden Tortoise Beetle - Charidotella sexpunctata It was very cute walking with its head down...not sure if this is normal, or just a personal preference for this individual.<br /> <br /> Golden orange beetle with transparent elytral margins. <br /> <br /> Habitat: On morning glory at a forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82365/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82366/golden_tortoise_beetle_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Spring,United States

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The Golden Tortoise Beetle

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.

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Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 27, 2019. Captured May 31, 2019 10:10 in 5 Front St, Patterson, NY 12563, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm