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Tortoise Beetle larva
Copyright © 2008 Ron M.

Tortoise Beetle larva
Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
June 28, 2008
Size: 1/8" to 3/16"
Any ideas? I will put up more pictures when I have a little more time...
Thanks in advance!

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Contributed by Ron M. on 28 June, 2008 - 5:55pm
Last updated 29 June, 2008 - 8:02am

cassidine larva?
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… v belov, 28 June, 2008 - 6:28pm login or register to post comments

tortoise beetle larva
That mass behind it is the fecal shield supported by a terminal process called the fecal fork. It usually holds the shield over the body and pretends to be a pile of ...
… Michael C. Thomas, 28 June, 2008 - 6:19pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you both!
Thanks for your help and information with this one. Being that I am unsure of the species, I will move these images to Tribe level for now.
… Ron M., 29 June, 2008 - 8:04am login or register to post comments

 
Food plant?
If you know the food plant that is helpful.
… Beatriz Moisset, 6 September, 2009 - 12:30pm login or register to post comments

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