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Clavate Tortoise Beetle Larva

Plagiometriona Clavata

Photo by BeckyMader
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Green larva with brown/black appendage which is held covering the back, or can be held straight out.

Habitat:

Vegetable garden, eggplant leaf.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
BeckyMader
Yes, and I also read that it can be composed of remnants from a prior molt... Fascinating!
ForestDragon
The brown/black stuff you see on this larva is called a fecal shield. It is exactly what it sounds like. These larvae use feces to help mask their appearance. Kind of neat and gross at the same time.

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PublishedJuly 14, 2014

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