Golden Tortoise Beetle | Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis

Golden Tortoise Beetle (Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis) is an Old World species of beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, found in Southeast Asia. It is active in the rainy season, with diapause in winter and summer. Both adults and larvae feed on Convolvulaceae, mainly on Ipomoea species. Their color changes from gold to red or reddish brown throughout their development, during mating, and during times of disturbance, such as when it is touched by a human researcher. It can reach a length of about 14 mm. #NatureWeb #beetle #goldentortoisebeetle #tortoisebeetle #aspidimorphasanctaecrucis #bugs #golden