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Golden tortoise beetle
Charidotella sexpunctata
48.1074, -72.4219
Field Notes
Description:
The golden tortoise beetle is a species of beetle in the leaf beetle family, Chrysomelidae. It is native to the Americas. This beetle consumes foliage of bindweeds, morning glories, and sweet potato. Both adults and larvae feed on foliage. - from Wikipedia
Notes:
It is variable in color from reddish-brown with black spots through gold, and it is often metallic, earning it the nickname "goldbug". also from Wikipedia
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