Spotted Tortoise Beetle

Never seen this species before.

Such amazing little guys!

Beautiful beetle!

great photo!

This is a brilliant photo, so crisp, and the beetle is definitely an interesting fellar! Great spotting. :)

so cool. it looks like a toffee lolly

Two weeks ago I find its variety of poses..!!
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/666...

Wow very unique!

Thanks for the support everyone! :D

Great photo of an interesting creature!

That is one fascinating fellow!

Tortoise beetles always fascinate me; and I consider good fortune to even spot one in the garden.

Thanks for sharing this superb shot.

Great shot!

Spotting of the day!

"Spotted Tortoise Beetles protect themselves by withdrawing their heads and legs under their shield."

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It,s abeauty

Oh! Amazing pic, is it a slimy cover? Maybe used as some sort of protection?

what a neat looking beetle..or ladybug beetle...pretty yellow

What a beauty! Be sure to put the name up at the top of the page.

Yes it is! Cassidini is a sub-grouping within the Order Coleoptera, which are the beetles. In fact, ladybugs are also beetles, but the common name simply implies them to be bugs. The American one, that is: the British common name for them is ladybird beetle.

I wish I could be more of a help in its identification, but I have no sources to consult for insects in Malaysia.

Its a beetle? wow! thanks for correcting! :D

This actually looks like a tortoise beetle, tribe Cassidini, not a ladybug.

Is that normal?

WOW!

Very cool bug! Nice pic too.