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Goldbug

Posted by July 18th, 2005 at 12:00 am

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What kind of bug is this I have never seen 1 like it before it is approximately 1/4" across, hope the pictures help.
Donald S Stolarz
RP Contractor, Inc.
Muskegon, MI

tortoise beetle donald Goldbug

Hi Donald,
Nice photo of a Tortoise Beetle, also known as a Goldbug. This is probably Metriona bicolor. Adults and larvae are often found on morning glories and sometimes roses.

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