Subject: Weird bug with turtle shape
Location: Southern Connecticut
May 21, 2013 1:09 pm
The bug crawled over to my friend, and we both hadn’t seen anything like it. She immediately noticed what looks like a turtle on the back of the bug, while the edges are semi-translucent. We brought it outside and it disappeared shortly after.
Signature: AF
Dear AF,
Obviously the Clavate Tortoise Beetle is aptly named if you thought it resembled a turtle.
I have seen these on my Eggplants, Morning Glories etc… I’m located in Turner, Maine.