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Tortoise leaf beetle

Paropsisterna varicollis

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A delightful hemispherical leaf beetle also called a tortoise beetle. Its ability to withdraw its feet and antennae under its armor may contribute to the name of tortoise beetle.

Notes:

Here are two specimens found on adjacent leaves to indicate some of the variation within this species.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8260552
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8477395

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PublishedFebruary 21, 2013

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