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Tortoise Beetle

Helocassis clavata

Description:

Collected as a larva to see what would emerge. larva had a brown sheild on its tail that it held over its body. I woud then excret its poop on top of the sheild. larva ate leaves of unknown plant. pupation lasted about 10 days. Clavate Tortoise Beetle Helocassis clavata ?

Habitat:

Guatemalan forest.

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herbst.theresa
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herbst.theresa

El Chato, Guatemala Department, Guatemala

Spotted on Jul 26, 2023
Submitted on Jul 26, 2023

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