| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aspidimorpha furcata | July 03 2024 | Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia |
Aspidimorpha furcata, often referred to as the leaf beetle, is an interesting species of insect in the chrysomelidae family, this insect is known for its unique and striking color pattern, this insect has a very thin outer membrane like a balloon, while the inside of the body is golden yellow and black so the insect These are often considered hidden gems in the forest, and I agree that these insects are truly beautiful and amazing.
This insect is a herbivore that eats young leaves, especially plants from the Arecaceae and Moraceae families. Aspidimorpha furcata also consumes plants such as corn, rice, wheat etc. so this insect is also considered a very detrimental pest if their population numbers are not controlled.
Another unique feature of Aspidimorpha furcata is that they can secrete a red fluid from their joints as a defense response to predators or disturbances, and this can also be considered "reflex bleeding", although they are often considered pests because they consume plants. which are cultivated by farmers, but they also have ecological value as part of the biodiversity and dynamics of the ecosystem in which they live.
| Camera used | smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| Photography | Aspidimorpha furcata |
| Location | Buket Alue Puteh |
| Photographer | @lightofhope |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/227465332 |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
|---|---|---|
| =5.080479 | =97.46383 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.0804793232&mlon=97.4638302997 |
