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πŸͺ² Beetles

Madagascar Tortoise Beetle

Aspidimorpha furcata

About

A rounded, dome-shaped beetle with transparent margins around the elytra that make it look like a tiny tortoise shell. The center of the shell often displays metallic gold or green coloration.

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Did You Know?

The golden coloration fades after death, as it depends on a thin layer of moisture beneath the cuticle that dries out in preserved specimens.