| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Harmonia testudinaria | 28.08.2024 I | |
| Aceh Utara, Aceh, Indonesia |
Harmonia testudinaria is an interesting species of beetle that belongs to the family Coccinellidae. This small, round beetle is commonly known as the tortoise beetle because of its distinctive shape and color. Harmonia testudinaria can be found in various regions throughout the world, including North America, South America, and Asia. One of the most prominent characteristics of Harmonia testudinaria is its bright color. This beetle has a shiny metallic shell whose color can vary from bright red to golden yellow. This unique color serves as a warning to potential predators, indicating that they are poisonous or disgusting. In fact, Harmonia testudinaria releases toxic defensive chemicals when threatened, making it unattractive to predators.
| Camera used | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Cell phone camera |
| F-stop | - |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photograph | Harmonia testudinaria |
| Location | Aceh Indonesia |
| Photographer | @iwansyuhada |
| Link to original | community | |
|---|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/238436151 | |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
| - | - | |
| =4.9799846353 | =97.222142145 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9799846353&mlon=97.222142145#map=12/4.9800/97.2221 |
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