striped bug

Friend or foe?

[Kathryn]

@rhoing @romainz. You seem to know your insects. Any ideas about this beetle?

[Shutterbug]

I don’t know if it is friend or foe for the plant and garden, but I say a friend for posing for this shot. Nice details.

[RomainZ]

Ai.... I hope there are no potatoes in your garden ... this is colorado potato beetle 😳
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_potato_beetle

[RomainZ]

Btw... regardless that it is an unwanted guest in your garden .... it is a beautiful insect