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Tortoise Shell Beetle
Aspidimorpha miliaris
25.034, 121.404
Field Notes
Description:
The larvae, being of a gregarious habit, feed on Ipomoea species (morning glory, sweet potato, bindweed, moonflower, etc.) with a voracious appetite, which can have a potentially dangerous impact on crops
This one was about 15 mm (0.59 in) in length, which is (from what I've read) pretty much as big as they get.
Habitat:
Subtropical mountainous area, hot & humid, thick brush and trees.
Notes:
Was pretty excited to find this, as I'd never seen one in front of me before! Really exquisite beauty.
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Aspidimorpha miliaris
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