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Kotmaske - Ventral view This is the "Kotmaske" of some Cassida sp. (ID pending), seen "from below", to show that a "Kotmaske" is in fact a "Hautmaske" covered with faeces. The four previous larval skins are clearly showing under (now on top of) the rest of the camouflage shield consisting of (mostly) excrements. Camouflage,Cassida,Cassidinae,Cassidini,Chrysomelidae,Chrysomeloidea,Cucujiformia,Kotmaske Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Kotmaske - Ventral view

This is the "Kotmaske" of some Cassida sp. (ID pending), seen "from below", to show that a "Kotmaske" is in fact a "Hautmaske" covered with faeces. The four previous larval skins are clearly showing under (now on top of) the rest of the camouflage shield consisting of (mostly) excrements.

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Uploaded Jul 12, 2021.