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Chelymorpha cassidea
Large tortoise beetle species. Larva is yellow/orange in color with black spikes and carries it's frass on it's back (gross.) The beetle is similar in color for this specimen, but it varies greatly.
Larva was found on common milkweed on July 10, which is where it is commonly found, but is said not to be a host. It emerged as a beetle on the 19th.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2015
Submitted on Aug 9, 2015
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