Watch this beetle turn from gold to red! This is the golden tortoise beetle, also known as a goldbug. They have the ability to “change” their color rapidly when mating or when they feel threatened. The color change is an optical illusion that is controlled by the beetle itself. The shell is comprised of nano-structures that allow it to fill with a red liquid that reflects light and gives the shell a metallic gold-like appearance, although the colors can vary depending on the light the shell refl
0:29
Watch this beetle turn from gold to red! This is the golden tortoise be…
2M viewsJan 2, 2020
FacebookIFLScience
Golden Tortoise Beetle
Golden Tortoise Beetle
Feb 9, 2021
a-z-animals.com
How to Fight Golden Tortoise Beetles (Charidotella sexpunctata) - Gardening Channel
How to Fight Golden Tortoise Beetles (Charidotella sexpunctata…
Aug 22, 2020
gardeningchannel.com
Talk about a glow up. ✨ It’s not until golden tortoise beetles (Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis) hit adulthood that they become this brilliant shade of gold. As young beetles, they begin life brown and flat. However, there is one trait that makes them just as remarkable as their future selves. Young golden tortoise beetles use armour made from their poop as their main defence mechanism. When threatened, they push their armour at would-be predators. Fortunately, the life of a golden tortoise beetle is
0:32
Talk about a glow up. ✨ It’s not until golden tortoise beetles (Aspidimo…
117.7K viewsDec 9, 2021
FacebookCSIRO
Tortoise Shell: 14 Facts You Should Know (Explained) | Cool Pets Advice
Tortoise Shell: 14 Facts You Should Know (Explained) | Cool Pets Advice
Mar 5, 2021
coolpetsadvice.com
Meet the Golden Tortoise Beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata), a tiny bug that's basically nature's bling! and it's not just a pretty face—its shiny shell changes color based on its feelings and health through the microscopic cavities in its cuticle. When threatened, the beetle presses its body close to the leaf surface, then tucks its appendages underneath its body like a tortoise, to save itself from predation. So, next time you see this golden glimmer in the garden, know that it's not just about
0:11
Meet the Golden Tortoise Beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata), a tiny …
20K viewsNov 16, 2023
FacebookDr. PM Dhakate
Tortoise Beetle - Learn About Nature
5:03
Tortoise Beetle - Learn About Nature
Nov 16, 2010
learnaboutnature.com
0:10
16 reactions | The golden tortoise beetle (Aspidimorpha sanctaecruc…
332 views2 months ago
FacebookAnimals Videos
0:21
You want to see this one! 🤩 The ‘golden tortoise beetle’ is a specie…
499 viewsJun 30, 2023
FacebookSocial Mela
The Golden Target Tortoise Beetle Looks Fancy AF
Sep 2, 2020
nerdist.com
Golden Tortoise Beetle Pictures - AZ Animals
Oct 21, 2020
a-z-animals.com
How to Get Rid of Golden Tortoise Beetles Safely and Organically
2K viewsJul 3, 2016
hubpages.com
2:31
The Golden Tortoise Beetle
16.3K viewsNov 14, 2020
YouTubeNatures Production
1:31
Ever seen golden tortoise beetles? These glittery little bugs were spot…
129.9K viewsJun 26, 2021
FacebookTheBetterIndia
1:24
Golden Tortoise Beetles || Golden Bug ||
847 viewsApr 12, 2022
YouTubeFacTime
0:59
Golden Tortoise Beetle | The Beautiful Gold Bug
814.8K viewsFeb 23, 2023
YouTubeNature Lens
1:33
Flipping Golden Tortoise Beetle
41.5K viewsAug 23, 2012
YouTubeTerraNaturalist
0:56
user9039246365976 on TikTok
75.6K viewsSep 12, 2023
TikTokuser9039246365976
2:24
Golden Tortoise Beetle - A walking Jewel
71.7K viewsMar 18, 2017
YouTubeNature, Here and Now! - Chris Egnoto
1:19
Dazzling golden target tortoise beetle from Ecuador
7.2K viewsJul 6, 2018
YouTubeRumble Viral
4:11
Golden tortoise beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata)
6.6K viewsMay 5, 2019
YouTubeDlium
2:23
Gold Ladybug - Learn About Nature
Feb 2, 2022
learnaboutnature.com
7:08
Understanding TORTOISE Behavior!
37.1K viewsJun 4, 2023
YouTubeGarden State Tortoise
6:35
Most Interesting Facts About Golden Tortoise Beetle | Interestin…
146 viewsAug 3, 2024
YouTubeThe Beast World
5:04
Tortoise Beetles
32.9K viewsNov 17, 2010
YouTubeQueensland Museum
1:17
Ruby Gold Tortoise Beetle walking and taking off in Slow Motion
67.7K viewsFeb 14, 2019
YouTubeAndreas Kay
2:57
10 Golden Tortoise Beetle Facts - The Real Golden Beetle Brooch - …
2.1K viewsNov 10, 2022
YouTubeAnimal a Day
Golden Target Tortoise Beetle from Ecuador
42.9K viewsJul 4, 2018
YouTubeAndreas Kay
0:06
This Golden Tortoise Beetle Is 1 in a Million 😳✨ | Nature’s Real Gold!
10.7M views3 months ago
YouTubeEVS Talks
1:14
Tortoise Beetle from the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador
12K viewsJun 4, 2019
YouTubeAndreas Kay
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder