Overview:-
- The golden tortoise beetle is a tiny insect that native to North America. They often called as ‘golden bugs’ because of the striking golden coloration. The ability to change color rapidly is the one thing that makes golden tortoise beetle so special among the family of beetles. When threatened, the golden tortoise beetle will change their color to brilliant goldish orange. This change of color will happen under 2 or 3 minutes.
- Once golden bugs change their color, they will look like a poisonous insect. It will also surprise the predator. Thus. golden bugs could make a narrow escape by their rapid color change.
Interesting Facts About Golden Tortoise Beetle
- They only measure 5-7 mm in length.
- Golden bugs change their color by controlling the fluid flow through the channel under the shell.
- Golden tortoise beetles normally host on plants like sweet potato and morning glory.
