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Golden Tortoise Beetle (sexpunctata) - Charidotella sexpunctata
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Golden Tortoise Beetle (sexpunctata) - Charidotella sexpunctata
Joliet, U.S. County, Illinois, USA
October 20, 2009
I was surprised to find this little guy on a clothes pin this morning. I had no idea what he was, I've never seen another like him in this area before. In Illinois we always get a big rush of Lady Bugs about this time. I originally thought this was some sort of lady bug specimen! I haven't seen his spots yet, he doesn't seem too bothered by me.

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Contributed by Christina on 20 October, 2009 - 11:59am

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