Cool bug

13 years ago

I was wondering what was eating holes in my morning glory and found this guy under a leaf. I had never seen one before. If you haven't seen one, they look like they are crafted of real gold. I was really amazed and ran for my camera.

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Just thought I'd share!

Lisa

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Comments (5)

cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
13 years ago
That is one very cool bug and an amazing photo. Thanks for sharing, Lisa!
capecodder
13 years ago
Those bugs really did a job on my morning glories last year, only saw a couple of them this year, but it was the rabbits that finished them off this year. Have never seen that gold bug on anything but the morning glories.
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cindysunshine
13 years ago
I found that bug on my morning glories earlier this year - I had never seen it either. Thought it was a sequin off a prom dress. They are gorgeous little creatures and seem to really flock to morning glories.
hosenemesis
13 years ago
Wow. Stick it with a pin and put it in a box.
alisande
13 years ago
Very cool! I love the way nature does metallic.

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