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Syrumani Whitsett, NC(Zone 8a) May 21, 2008

This one also resembles a lady bug, but instead of being green w/spots, this one appears to be gold plated!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV May 21, 2008

This is a tortoise beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae; subfamily Cassidinae). They feed primarily on members of the morning glory family, including sweet potatoes. See http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/veg/potato/golden_tortoise_beetle.htm for more information on one of the commoner species.

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Syrumani Whitsett, NC(Zone 8a) May 21, 2008

Thanks alot, suunto! It's nice to know that this is one bug that will not kill everything, just eat some of it! Luckily, I am growing plenty of morning glories this year!

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