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Sun, Jul 18, 10 at 18:49
| I was wondering what was eating holes in my morning glory and found this guy under a leaf. I had never seen one before. If you haven't seen one, they look like they are crafted of real gold. I was really amazed and ran for my camera.
Golden Tortoise Beetle
Just thought I'd share! Lisa |
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| That is one very cool bug and an amazing photo. Thanks for sharing, Lisa! |
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- Posted by capecodder z6 MA (My Page) on Sun, Jul 18, 10 at 21:11
| Those bugs really did a job on my morning glories last year, only saw a couple of them this year, but it was the rabbits that finished them off this year. Have never seen that gold bug on anything but the morning glories. |
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- Posted by cindysunshine 5b (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 1:44
| I found that bug on my morning glories earlier this year - I had never seen it either. Thought it was a sequin off a prom dress. They are gorgeous little creatures and seem to really flock to morning glories. |
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 2:01
| Wow. Stick it with a pin and put it in a box. |
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| Very cool! I love the way nature does metallic. |
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