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Tortoise beetle

Eugenysa sp.

Photo by anita.luciano
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Ashish
Tortoise beetles (Eugenysa genus) http://anotheca.com/wordpress/2010/02/22/the-acts-canopy-walkway/
anita.luciano
Hehe, indeed it is, it's just showing off its armor! :-) Tortoise beetle, yes, that must be it, thanks! And yes, that was about the size of it, you're correct.
Gina9210
Its wearing Roman Body Armor!
Ashish
Its a Tortoise beetle. Diameter must be 1.5 cm.
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PublishedJune 24, 2011

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