
Small beetle that resembles a miniature turtle
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Tortoise Beetle is a species of small beetle that belongs to the family Chrysomelidae. It is characterized by its resemblance to a miniature turtle due to its shell-like elytra and rounded body shape. The beetle's larvae use frass and debris as protection against predators, raising it up onto their abdomen from a special structure at the tip of their abdomen. Tortoise Beetles are primarily found on plants in the Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae families, where they feed on leaves.
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