The imperial tortoise beetle belongs to the family of leaf beetles, noted for their bright and colorful appearance. German botanist Franz Späth first named it in 1898.
Size: 5 – 12 mm
Color: They are a bright blue, dotted with gold spots.
Other Characteristic Features: They have a mottled color pattern just like the tortoise, hence the name.
The larvae are spiny.
After maturing, the larvae begin to pupate.
Females lay eggs close to the host plants.
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Distribution | Brazil |
| Habitat | Gardens and orchards |
| Seasons active | Not recorded |
| Diet of adults | Sweet potatoes |
They cause damage to garden plants, but the extent of the harm they can cause remains unknown.
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The imperial tortoise beetle belongs to the family of leaf beetles, noted for their bright and colorful appearance. German botanist Franz Späth first named it in 1898.
Size: 5 – 12 mm
Color: They are a bright blue, dotted with gold spots.
Other Characteristic Features: They have a mottled color pattern just like the tortoise, hence the name.
The larvae are spiny.
After maturing, the larvae begin to pupate.
Females lay eggs close to the host plants.
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Distribution | Brazil |
| Habitat | Gardens and orchards |
| Seasons active | Not recorded |
| Diet of adults | Sweet potatoes |
They cause damage to garden plants, but the extent of the harm they can cause remains unknown.
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