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Beetle

Photo by sduford
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Field Notes

Description:

This small green beetle (about 7-8 mm long) appears to have a turtle-like clear armour.

Habitat:

Central American rain forest

Notes:

Found it around our house

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Gordon Dietzman
A very nice photograph. I'd concur with Dan's ID of a tortoise beetle, but I have no idea what species.
Dan Doucette
It's a type of Tortoise beetle, not sure which. Search for it under 'Organisms' to see other spottings similar to yours.

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2011

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