Golden tortoise beetle larva carrying a shield made of fecal matter, feeding on a leaf of bindweed. Observe its rear end adding a drop of fluid to the shield.
The poop bug metamorphoses into a beautiful little beetle, the tortoise golden beetle.
More here: http://pollinatingbee.blogspot.com/2009/08/relaxed-pollinator.html
7 22 09 Pennypack, PA
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