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This is a discussion on Little Gold & Black Bug within the Animals (mammals, birds, insects etc.) forums, part of the Show your photo (Color) - Landscape & Nature (flowers, mountains, storms etc.) category; I have no idea what it is but he was interested in our pool....

  1. 08-31-2010, 09:16 PM #1
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    I have no idea what it is but he was interested in our pool.
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    If you got the temperatures you were promised, of course he was. I like the colors on this little guy.
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    He looks like a little ornament
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    He looks like a little ornament
    You could use him like a little brooch.
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    Thanks, everyone. Yeah, I was quite struck by his/her colours. I wonder if I can find details on the web some where...
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    wow Ig that gold and black just pops of that blue in such a nice way. Good eye for spotting it!
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    Thanks, casil. I think I can now say with confidence it is a Mottled Tortoise Beetle, Species Deloyala guttata - Mottled Tortoise Beetle - BugGuide.Net
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    great shot Iggy. and educational!!
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    Thanks, Bambi
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