Aspidomorpha miliaris - Tortoise Beetle

This is one of the strangest bugs that I have found, partially because I had never opened my eyes to bugs before, and such creatures went unnoticed.

Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.

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Ferdy Christant

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The weirder, the better. I absolutely love freaky insects. Posted 5 years ago

Martin Lagerwey

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Agreed, this is a beauty.
Here is its subfamily members;
- Cassidinae - the tortoise beetles
Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
1. Vodkaman
  
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  I have a few more species to go up, to add to that list.
  
  Dave Posted 5 years ago
2. Mark Ridgway
  
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  lerps on legs Posted 5 years ago
3. 1. Vodkaman
    
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    Miniature Daleks.
    
    Dave Posted 5 years ago

Stephen Philips

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Fantastic capture! I also went through life not paying attention to the small stuff! I am truly grateful that I can now enjoy what life is truly about... endless discoveries. Posted 5 years ago
1. Vodkaman
  
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  It is not just about bugs either. I feel that my attitude has changed and I notice more in general.
  
  Dave Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Stephen Philips
    
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    My point exactly! Posted 5 years ago

englishindiangirl

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I love this bug! In fact I think I love all bugs except bed bugs! Posted 5 years ago

karthik_ak

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Nice shot. never seen a such a colorful tortoise beetle!! Posted 5 years ago

Annette Flottwell

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what a fantastic insect, well seen and taken Posted 5 years ago

Vodkaman

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Thanks Karthik and Annette :)

Dave Posted 5 years ago

Ganesh Seshachar

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Nice and clean shot Vodkaman! Posted 2 years ago

The Sweetpotato Leaf Beetle

''Aspidimorpha miliaris'' is a widespread Asian species of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. The genus name is frequently misspelled as ''Aspidomorpha'', due to an unjustified spelling change in 1848.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Vodkaman