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Argus Tortoise Beetle

Chelymorpha cassidea

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles), Subfamily: Cassidinae (Tortoise Beetles and Hispines, Tribe: Mesomphalini. Red/orange with large black spots. Length: .50 inches (12.7 mm)

Habitat:

Meadow with abundant plants.

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Comments (8)
Maria dB
How long did you wait for it to open its wings, Carol? Very nice shot!

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PublishedJune 12, 2014

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