Geiger Tortoise Beetle

Eurypepla calochroma floridensis

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zone 10b) | June 2007 | Neutral
The Geiger Tortoise Beetle is the creature that eats holes in the leaves of the Orange Geiger tree here in S Florida.
It's a pretty cool looking bug in that it's clear wings when closed act as a protective shell.
Very colorful bug.

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