Golden beetle | Facts & Information

Origin

It is one of the most spectacular species of Coleoptera.

It is also called the "Golden cockroach" (goldbug). It is a relatively new species of beetle, being discovered after 2010.

Feeding the Golden cockroach

The favorite food of the Golden Turtle beetle is made up of the leaves of the dawn.

Features Golden cockroach

Probably the most beautiful feature of the Golden Turtle beetle is the ability to change its color.

It can look like a gargle of metallic or completely golden color with reddish tints or nergre dots.

It is assumed that the color change is done by controlling the humidity under the carapace.

The length of the beetle is 5-7mm.

Charidotella sexpunctata bicolor

Charidotella sexpunctata sexpunctata.

Reproduction Golden cockroach

The Golden Turtle Beetle reproduces by laying white oval eggs under the fruit.

Larvae hatch from eggs in 5-10 days.

When they are young they are protected by a foul-smelling substance that protects them from predators such as ants, gargoyles, Assassin beetles or other cockroach species.

Development from egg to adult insect to Golden cockroach lasts 40 days.