Golden tortoise beetle ( Charidotella sexpunctata ) by larose forest photos

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	Christine Hanrahan

Golden tortoise beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata)

The beautiful, shiny golden tortoise beetle, turns bright red when disturbed! In this set of photos, you can see how golden it looks on the left. Top right, it is starting to get upset and beginning to turn red. Bottom right, it is bright red.

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henkverbiesen		04-Feb-2015 19:16
Very interesting images

Julie Tremblay		19-Aug-2013 23:20
So informative... I hate to ask but were you the one upsetting it? :-) Great macros!!! V.

hayl		19-Aug-2013 20:57
Wonderful series - and I love his clear outer -shell. To protect him from being disturbed ?!

Karen Stuebing		19-Aug-2013 20:45
What an amazing bug. I love the gold coloration. It looks like a jewel. V.

J. Scott Coile		19-Aug-2013 19:32
Special.

Graeme		19-Aug-2013 18:57
I like the golden coloured one on the left, Christine. Graat frame and interest as always.BBV

Helen Betts		19-Aug-2013 18:33
That is simply amazing! It's one thing to know that they do this, but to see it is something else. Superb series, Christine. V.

MarcViskens		19-Aug-2013 17:34
very nice Christine never seen before marc

joseantonio		19-Aug-2013 16:22
Great capture and nice presentation.V.

globalgadabout		19-Aug-2013 15:30
what a wondrous beetle with these transformative powers...well done to catch the progression..

Stephanie		19-Aug-2013 14:37
Fascinating captures of this insect! Love the clear shell on the top right one! V

Carol Rollins		19-Aug-2013 13:31
Wow, great shots of this beetle. I've never seen one before. Excellent presentation. ~

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