The Golden Tortoise Beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata) is a widely distributed North American insect with a typical size of 5 -7 mm. Recognizable by their golden colour, they have the ability to change colours when disturbed. This color change is accomplished by microscopic valves controlling the moisture levels under the shell. Their preferred food are Morning Glory leaves.
Below you will find a gallery of this fascinating insect, best known for its shimmering metallic colour. For more information please visit:
– University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services
– BugGuide.net
– Wikipedia
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![golden tortoise beetle mating 2 The Beautiful Golden Tortoise Beetle [12 pics]](http://twistedsifter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/golden-tortoise-beetle-mating-2.jpg "golden tortoise beetle mating (2)")
Photograph via crapidrawatwork on Reddit
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Photograph by Jessy Eykendorp (tropicaLiving on Flikcr)
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Photograph by Kenneth Ng on Flickr
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Photograph by Rob Swatski on Flickr
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Photograph by Teh Soon Huat (Shunfa Teh on Flickr)
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Photograph by lika2009 on Flickr
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![golden tortoise beetle mating 1 The Beautiful Golden Tortoise Beetle [12 pics]](http://twistedsifter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/golden-tortoise-beetle-mating-1.jpg "golden tortoise beetle mating (1)")
Photograph via Scientific American
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Photograph by SeabrookeLeckie.com
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Photograph by Praveen Vijayan on Flickr
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Photograph by Farhan Haekal on Flickr
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Photograph by Dougeee on Flickr
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Photograph by Beck Photography (AhBek on Flickr)
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