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Spotted tortoise beetle

Conchyloctenia tripuncticollis

Photo by Tiz
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Field Notes

Description:

A small tortoise beetle, the third one found in Mlawula Nature reserve.

Habitat:

Mixed wetland and meadowland, close to a small temporary river.

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted tortoise beetle

Conchyloctenia tripuncticollis

Reference Link
KateBraun
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Comments (7)
Tiz
Thank you Kate. I am quite amazed that you have managed to find an ID on this one! And happy as well, you know how much I like those :)
KateBraun
The colour of these seems to be variable, but the markings match: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/265256039 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1181106004
Tiz
Thank you so very much Master macro man!
Tiz
Muito obrigada Madalena. Eu realmente gosto deste besouro e estou feliz por finalmente me deparei com alguns na vida real.

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PublishedApril 29, 2014

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