Charidotella egregia

Charidotella egregia is a species of leaf beetle described by Carl Henrik Boheman in 1855. Along with Charidotella sexpunctata, it is known as a golden tortoise beetle.

C. egregia is able to modify its colour in response to stressful events; normally a golden color, it changes to red with black spots in response to threats, likely a defense against predation.