Golden tortoise beetle
Charidotella sexpunctata
Description:
3 mm long golden beetle.
Habitat:
Radnor Lake state park.
Notes:
So happy to finally find one of these beauties!
Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Spotted on Aug 29, 2012
Submitted on Aug 30, 2012
7 Comments
Thanks Leuba, Sergio & Maria!
There's actually a little bit of a story here - I was complaining to Lisa that I'm always turning over "holey" leaves but never find the culprits underneath. I turned over a very nibbled upon morning glory leaf & hey presto, I found this little guy! It was the first time either of us have seen one.
nice find!
Awesome, Karen. You photos are simply fantastic. Congratulations!
Such amazing little beetles - great spotting !
Thanks Sachin!
Very nice,,
They are really small, good shots Karen