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Golden Tortoise Beetle Larva - Charidotella sexpunctata The larvae of the Golden Tortoise Beetle have broad, flattened bodies that are adorned with branched spines. They carry their cast skins and fecal material on their back - attached to spines arising from the posterior end of their body, a structure called an &quot;anal fork.&quot; The anal fork is used to hold the debris over the back of the body, forming a fecal shield that deters predation.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85183/golden_tortoise_beetle_larva_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html" title="Golden Tortoise Beetle Larva - Charidotella sexpunctata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/85183_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=tVduY539%2BIJ9Au307Ojw6Dxw3Q4%3D" width="200" height="162" alt="Golden Tortoise Beetle Larva - Charidotella sexpunctata The larvae of the Golden Tortoise Beetle have broad, flattened bodies that are adorned with branched spines. They carry their cast skins and fecal material on their back - attached to spines arising from the posterior end of their body, a structure called an &quot;anal fork.&quot; The anal fork is used to hold the debris over the back of the body, forming a fecal shield that deters predation.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85184/golden_tortoise_beetle_larva_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Summer,United States,beetle larva,fecal shield,larva,larvae,tortoise beetle larva" /></a></figure> Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Golden Tortoise Beetle Larva - Charidotella sexpunctata

The larvae of the Golden Tortoise Beetle have broad, flattened bodies that are adorned with branched spines. They carry their cast skins and fecal material on their back - attached to spines arising from the posterior end of their body, a structure called an "anal fork." The anal fork is used to hold the debris over the back of the body, forming a fecal shield that deters predation.

Habitat: Rural garden

Golden Tortoise Beetle Larva - Charidotella sexpunctata The larvae of the Golden Tortoise Beetle have broad, flattened bodies that are adorned with branched spines. They carry their cast skins and fecal material on their back - attached to spines arising from the posterior end of their body, a structure called an "anal fork." The anal fork is used to hold the debris over the back of the body, forming a fecal shield that deters predation.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85184/golden_tortoise_beetle_larva_-_charidotella_sexpunctata.html Charidotella sexpunctata,Geotagged,Golden Tortoise Beetle,Summer,United States,beetle larva,fecal shield,larva,larvae,tortoise beetle larva

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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 Oct 2, 2019. Captured Jul 2, 2019 09:49 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.