bogleech:

bogleech:

trulyvincent:

Golden Target Tortoise Beetle

by the way heres a better look at their little face

here are things to know about a tormtose beetle:

• Smaller than a ladybug
• Found everywhere but most people never notice them
• Can change instantly from its gold colors to completely black or brown to confuse predators
• Strong feet and domed shell allow it to hold tightly to a leaf when attacked by ants, who can’t get a grip on it.
• The
  larvae collect their own poop on the end of their tails and swing it at predators to deter them.
• In some species the mother and her babies form this defensive arrangement together, with the poop clubs out and mom’s armored body protecting their heads: