The 30 Most Beautiful Insects in the World
Golden Tortoise Beetle
golden tortoise beetle charidotella sexpunctata
CHRISTINA BUTLER / FLICKR
What it is: Charidotella sexpunctata
Where it’s from: North and South America
What to know: Found in the vast majority of the United States, the golden tortoise beetle looks like a tiny gold coin with transparent edges. Surprisingly, their brilliant metallic sheen fades when they die, leaving a dull red-yellow color behind.
golden tortoise beetle charidotella sexpunctata
CHRISTINA BUTLER / FLICKR
What it is: Charidotella sexpunctata
Where it’s from: North and South America
What to know: Found in the vast majority of the United States, the golden tortoise beetle looks like a tiny gold coin with transparent edges. Surprisingly, their brilliant metallic sheen fades when they die, leaving a dull red-yellow color behind.
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