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Argus Tortoise Beetle

Chelymorpha cassidea

Photo by HenryTM82
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Field Notes

Description:

Roughly two to three times the size of your typical "ladybug" beetle - about the diameter of a penny.

Habitat:

Typically feeds on the leaves of Morning Glory-type vine plants; this one was found on the leaves of a wild boysonberry branch. You're likely to find them on flowering vines and ivies in fields and meadows.

Reference Links:

Species Chelymorpha cassidea - Argus Tortoise Beetle - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Argus tortoise beetle

Chelymorpha cassidea

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Comments (1)
HenryTM82
Thanks for the ID! I thought my guy was a little off to be a Squash Lady Beetle, but I couldn't find anything better. I appreciate the effort!

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PublishedMay 29, 2014

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