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Tortoise beetle

Cassida circumdata

Photo by ToshimiDowaki
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Field Notes

Description:

Approx. 4-5mm.

Habitat:

Vacant lot on the outskirts.

Species ID Suggestions

Green Tortoise Beetle

Cassida circumdata

Reference Link
Noel Buensuceso
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Comments (9)
Noel Buensuceso
Nice spot, Toshimi! Here's a similar spotting from the Philippines: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/13914118
Dan Doucette
Cool spot Toshimi! @ Larry, I was lucky enough to spot these tortoise beetles mating and even have a few more I haven't posted yet. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/30324154 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19363794
LarryGraziano
Amazing! I have never seen tortoise beetles mating.

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2013 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJune 29, 2013

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