bumble bee#2

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• Djovani (0)
• [2007-11-15 7:47]

This marvelous shot looks like a Aspidomorpha miliaris. They also call it the tortoise beetle.

What they do to plants

- young larvae scrape on the upper surface of the leaves leaving the lower surface intact.
- mature larvae may start chewing on any part of the leaf initially producing round holes. When feeding in groups, irregular holes are formed and may totally defoliate the plant.
- adults produce large round holes in the leaves.
- occasionally, attacks are sufficiently severe to completely skeletonise the leaves, defoliate the plant and peel the stems.

Cause considerable defoliation during severe infestation.
Found throughout Africa, Southern China and Southeast Asia.

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• marcellr (3514)
• [2007-11-15 8:39]
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Ciao Joel,
un coleottero davvero bello e bizzarro, ben fotografato.
Complimenti,
Marcello.

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• batu (11046)
• [2007-11-15 9:03]
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Hello Joel,
this is another sharp and well-focused picture of the beetle
- Aspidomorpho inquinata
- family: Chrysomelidae
- subfamily: Cassidinae
In my opinion, your previous picture of the species was technically better with respect to sharpness and light.
Best wishes, Peter

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• Arjun (3444)
• [2007-11-15 9:33]
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wonderful picture joel,
tfs

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• dejo (2056)
• [2007-11-16 0:47]
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Hello Joel,
Very good macro shot!
Very nice colors and details, small problem with light but really great shot
Dejan

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• irimi (262)
• [2008-01-24 6:33]
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Hello Joel,
Thank you for sharing this beetle with us. I hadn't seen it before. I liked the patterns and colors on the beetle.

Ahmet