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Tortoise beetle

Cassida viridis

Photo by EnjeySee
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Field Notes

Description:

Their common name arose from the superficial resemblance some species bear to tortoises, the elytra being analogized with the tortoise's carapace.

Species ID Suggestions

Tortoise beetle

Laccoptera nepalensis

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Tortoise beetle

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Comments (6)
EnjeySee
thanks MyraSpringmann..have you noticed the fly or is that a flying ant on its head..?
EnjeySee
Salamat KarenL....Thanks KarenL in english... :)
EnjeySee
thanks so much vipin.baliga... :)
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2012

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