Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle by petercp
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Description
The two species of tortoise beetles have similar biology and appearance. By comparison, Trachymela sloanei adults are dark brown with blackish mottling, whereas Chrysophtharta m-fuscum adults are lighter colored and gray to reddish brown. Adults of both species are hemispherical (like half a sphere) or rounded, about 1/4 to 3/8 inch long, and superficially resemble a large lady beetle. This one appears to be 1/4 of an inch or 8mm long.
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Comments (4)
durleybeachbum
Superlative macro!
flora-crassella
very nice beetle!!! Great photo!!!!
Amosicho
Great macro:)
GBCalls
Excellent macro photography!