Golden Tortoise Shell Beetle
Metrionabicolor
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Auburn, Alabama
Tucson, Arizona(2 reports)
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Palm Bay, Florida
Butler, Missouri
Franklin, New Jersey
Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Greenback, Tennessee
Westminster, Vermont
Altoona, Wisconsin
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Palm Bay, FL (Zone 9b) |
July 2006 |
Neutral
Found throughout North America.
The gold coloring is created by a layer of liquid that reflects light.
Favorite food is Morning Glory, milkweed, sweet potato and corn. Both larvae and adults eat holes in foliage.
The gold coloring is created by a layer of liquid that reflects light.
Favorite food is Morning Glory, milkweed, sweet potato and corn. Both larvae and adults eat holes in foliage.
