They are variable in color from reddish-brown with black spots to brilliant, mirror-like gold, earning it the nickname "goldbug".

[5] The color changes through its development, during mating, and during times of disturbance, such as when it is touched by a human researcher.

[7] Female Charidotella sexpunctata lay clusters of eggs on stems and on the undersides of host leaves.

[5] This beetle consumes foliage of plants in the family Convolvulaceae, including bindweeds, morning glory and sweet potato.

[5] Parasitoids of this species include the eulophid wasp Tetrastichus cassidus and the tachinid fly Eucelatoriopsis dimmocki.