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Chelymorpha cassidea
Roughly two to three times the size of your typical "ladybug" beetle - about the diameter of a penny.
Typically feeds on the leaves of Morning Glory-type vine plants; this one was found on the leaves of a wild boysonberry branch. You're likely to find them on flowering vines and ivies in fields and meadows.
Thanks for the ID! I thought my guy was a little off to be a Squash Lady Beetle, but I couldn't find anything better. I appreciate the effort!
Spotted on May 28, 2014
Submitted on May 29, 2014
