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Tortoise beetle - Physonota helianthi
Copyright © 2006 Dick Schoenberger

Tortoise beetle - Physonota helianthi
Prairie remnant, Adams County, Illinois, USA
June 10, 2006
Size: 8-10 mm

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Contributed by Dick Schoenberger on 14 June, 2006 - 11:42am
Last updated 15 May, 2007 - 3:13pm

looks more like Physonota helianthi
looks more like Physonota helianthi. Species Guide page already there, but currently only larva photos. Be the first, just move. Great shots!
… Tim R. Moyer, 18 June, 2006 - 9:17pm login or register to post comments

 
I've moved these to the guide
- it looks like a good ID, although we have currently have them described as pale yellow, whereas this looks more green. The three spots on the pronotum match the description we have, though.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 25 June, 2006 - 3:36pm login or register to post comments

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