Fool’s gold beetle

The larvae and adults of Fool’s gold beetles feed on leaves of Morning Glory Ipomoea spp. creepers and solonaceous plants such as potato and tomato. The adult has golden metallic coloration on its elytra that is caused by reflection and interference of light on the different layers of cuticle (skin). There are evidently two generations a years and they are most conspicuous on plants in spring and late summer.