Goldenrod ( also known as leaf beetle ) is a common name for insects of the Coleoptera / Goldenrod ( total ) family.
Mobile phone shooting, GoldenRod
Personally, I feel that in the outdoors, the chances of encountering goldenrods are much greater than those of ladybugs. It's just that the goldenrod is not as famous as the ladybug and is not known to many people. There are some goldenrods, especially round goldenrods, which are often easily mistaken for ladybirds (the difference in the appearance of goldenrods and ladybugs, see the article "Insect Photography: Differences in the Appearance of Ladybirds and Goldenrods, Shooting Techniques" shared this month).
Mobile phone shooting, ten star pseudo-scoop goldfly, also known as: star dot large golden flower worm, body length of about 13mm
There are many kinds of goldenrods (some of which are difficult to find in the frequent insect nets). The more common goldenrods are round and ovate (narrow oblong-oval). Below we share several pictures of goldenrods taken with a mobile phone.
The goldenrod, which has a round body, is more likely to be mistaken for a ladybird.
Ten star pseudo-ladybug phyllonorycters (Goldenrods/Phyllonorycter subfamily/Pseudo-ladybuds), also known as: Star-spotted Goldenrods. The body length is about 13 mm.
Appearance characteristics: body color is orange yellow or yellowish brown. The antennae are black at the ends and there are five black spots on each side of the wing sheath. The appearance of males and females is similar.
Mobile phone shooting, ten star pseudo-scoop goldflies. This appearance is so similar to ladybirds that it is no wonder: pseudo-ladybirds. Mimetic ladybirds.
A certain type of phalloid (Goldenrodaceae/Subfamily Phylum phylum), it is about 13 mm long.
Mobile phone shooting, glowworm
Goldenrod (some kind of leaf beetle)
Appearance characteristics: Red and wide forebreast dorsal plate. The antennae are black, and the near base is several sections of yellowish brown. The wing sheath is black with a bluish sheen and each foot is brown.
Goldenrod, slightly small
Ovate (oval) goldenrod. In fact, this type of golden flower insect, we are not strangers. On the vines, leaves, and flowers of melon plants (such as loofah flowers, pumpkin flowers, etc.), we can easily see a goldenrod called yellow melon, or black melon.
Mobile phone shooting, Huang Shou melon
Goldenrod, a larger type of goldenrod.
Goldenrods (Goldenrodidae), body length of about 8 mm.
Long-necked goldenrods (Goldenrodidae)
Appearance characteristics: the head, antennae, and six legs are all black. The compound eyes are dark brown, and the dorsal plate of the forebreast is barrel-like like and shiny like a neck. The wing sheath is bright red with subtle dots. The ventral surface is black , and each tarsal joint has a tarsal pad.
Mobile phone shooting, long-necked goldenrod
Triscarpus tubes (Bulbophyllaceae), body length of about 4.5-6.5 mm.
Appearance characteristics: the background of the body is orange or orange-yellow, the center and posterior edge of the dorsal plate of the forebreast have a black cross-border, and the forewing has 3 black wavy transverse bands, which are connected when the wings are closed. A small number of individuals have marking variations.
Mobile phone shooting, three belt tube golden flower worm
Suspected: Some kind of goldenrod
Photographed by mobile phone, suspected of some kind of golden flower worm
Some of the goldenrods have a different physical appearance than the ones we are familiar with (as seen earlier), such as the subfamily Of the subfamily Homophoridae and the subfamily of Tortoises.
Bulbophyllum spp.) is 7.5–9 mm long.
Mobile phone shooting, mulberry-winged ape goldenrod
Appearance characteristics: black antennae, green body with metallic luster, broad protrusion of the dorsal plate of the front chest, dense carved dots. The wing sheath has folded crosshairs. Each foot is blue-green. Some individuals have a dorsal plate on the front of the chest, which takes on a copper-colored metallic sheen in light. Females and males are similar in shape, and males are smaller.
Seriously, looking at the appearance of this mulberry-winged ape golden flower worm, there is really a look of "Ape Man Tarzan", and there is such a stubborn taste.
The turtle goldenrod in the subfamily of turtle goldenrods, perhaps the whole appearance, looks like a turtle and gets its name.
Sweet potato turtle goldenrod (goldenrod /turtle goldenrod insect subfamily), also known as: longitudinal striped cockroach goldenrod. Body length 4-5mm.
Appearance characteristics: body color green with strong metallic luster. The curvature of the anterior thoracic margin is shallow and flat, significantly less than the posterior margin; the elytra have dark spots, are more variable, and there are also spotless people.
Mobile phone shooting, sweet potato turtle golden flower worm
Goldenrods (Goldenrodidae/Sawfishers) is about 12 mm long.
Appearance: The dorsal plate of the head and forebrea is yellowish brown, the antennae are brown, the to the end is black, the outer edge of the wing sheath is yellowish brown, and there are 2 large black spots underneath.
Mobile phone shooting, rhubarb turtle golden flower worm
Two-star turtle Goldenrod (Goldenrods/Genus Diplodocus), body length of about 9 mm.
Appearance characteristics: the body color is black brown or brown, individual variation is more, common features are the forethia and the edge of the wing sheath transparent and shiny. The dorsal plate of the forech is brown, the back of the head is grayish brown, the antennae are black, and the sections 1-3 are brown. There is a large dark brown spot on each side of the lower edge of the wing sheath.
Mobile phone shooting, two-star turtle golden flower worm
Goldenrod is a completely metamorphosed insect whose life history is: egg- larva - pupae - adult four stages. The larvae of the turtle goldenrod are unusually strange and ugly in appearance. As in the legend below (look at the picture and guess where the head is?). I think, nine times out of ten, I'm going to guess wrong).
Mobile phone shooting, turtle goldenrod larvae. Look at the picture and guess where the head is? I think there is a good chance that I will guess wrong
The larvae of the turtle goldenrod will molt and excrement on their backs, forming a strange camouflage cover. When encountering predators, the lid on their backs will be lifted and closed to scare predators.
Mobile phone shooting, turtle goldenrod larvae, is pasting excrement on the back (red arrow). Now you can know where its head is
Tips for shooting GoldenRods on your phone:
In our photography, we often say that so-and-so has a sense of lens and is very photogenic. It usually refers to the fact that the subject (person) is naturally unpretentious in front of the camera. The inner temperament is integrated with the external performance, so that the shooting result can easily become a highly ornamental work. Although the goldenrod is not as famous as the ladybug, it has a strong sense of lens and is easier to take photos than the ladybird.
Goldenrods are more photogenic and easier to photograph. This is associated with the fact that the goldenrod has a long six-legged and antennae, and moves strongly. Especially the pair of compound eyes, eye-catching and prominent, come more cute.
Goldenrod is a small insect, most of which is within 10 mm in length, and with antennae, the whole is mostly within 20 mm. Mobile phone shooting Goldenrod can be shot without adding an external lens, in order to shoot as close as possible + appropriate digital zoom" as much as possible. The goldenrod is not too afraid of people, not too disturbed, usually does not flee, and can be close to the shooting.
Backlit, side-illuminated shooting has always been the best lighting choice and my favorite way to use light. Whether it is a dark background or a bright background, shooting under backlight and side light will perfectly display the texture and outline of the subject.
Goldbuds, like to stay on the leaves of the plants they host, pay attention to the projection of the goldenrods in the sun, and echo the main goldenrods, which is a wonderful picture.
The goldenrod hidden in the back of the leaf, photographed under the backlight, the leaf vein texture and the goldenrod are integrated, and such a look and feel will not be bad.
Goldenrods, do not bite. But sometimes, when some goldenrods (such as: yellow melon) are directed to the hand, sometimes it will leave some mucus, although there is no harm to the skin, if you mind, then take a leisurely ha.
Filming location: Sanming, Fujian
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