Mottled tortoise beetle

Found this mottled tortoise beetle inside my home yesterday evening. After placing him outside I decided to take a photo and video. I'd never seen this beetle before. I was taken by how the protective shell looks much like the turtle's shell... hence its name, I suppose. Its coloring looks almost glittery. What finds have you enjoyed lately? 

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6 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

how pretty!

you disappeared for a long time. glad to see you post again.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

He's very pretty and does look a lot like the tortoise I posted the other day. very interesting ... had not heard of this one before!

I too am glad to see you back.

betty-NZ said...

What a unique little thing!

Carole M. said...

have never seen one before, so thank you for sharing; a lovely photo

Rose said...

Oh, wow, I have never noticed one of these before!

Rambling Woods said...

Oh how interesting it is.... Kind of pretty.... Have a wonderful weekend Michelle