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Spiny Leaf Beetle

Sub. fam Cassidinae

Photo by Tiz
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-26.1685, 31.8546

Field Notes

Description:

Small and spiny. About 5 mm.

Habitat:

Meadow. Hlane camp site.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
bayucca
Correct, not a larva, but a Spiny Leaf Beetle, Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae and Hispini or Hispinae. http://www.ispot.org.za/node/162759
Tiz
perhaps something similar to this one: http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2012/12/05/unknown-spiked-beetle-from-indonesia-might-be-leaf-beetle/
Tiz
Without knowing, I have the feeling that this is a bit more developed than a larva. Have you seen many with antennaes?

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PublishedMay 12, 2014

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