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larose forest photos | all galleries >> INSECTS (INSECTA) (28 Galleries) >> Beetles (Coleoptera) (58 Galleries) >> Tortoise Beetles and the Hispines (Family: Chrysomelidae, Subfamily: Cassidinae) > Green tortoise beetle (Cassida rubiginosa)
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17-JUL-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Green tortoise beetle (Cassida rubiginosa)

Tortoise beetles are such cool little insects. They can pull head and legs under their body, just like a tortoise can, hence the name.

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Jim Coffman18-Jan-2017 15:14
That is a rather unique looking beetle.. Nicely captured.
Helen Betts18-Jan-2017 15:13
Fascinating and sort of cute beetle, and so nicely captured. V.
Juliette18-Jan-2017 14:56
wonderful macro ! V
Stephanie18-Jan-2017 13:02
Cool information and insect! Great capture Christine! V
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