I have seen many of these little beeles around , but they usually let loose of the leaf and fall when frightened . This one was on a Hawthorne bush . It seems to have a fine layer of fuzz on his shell making him appear dull and not shiny and polished like ladybugs . I am sure that somebody has already posted this kind of beetle , but I am not sure what kind he is . Thanks for any help in identification , sincerely beth , the shutterbug