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More than 1600 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Beetles of Zihuatanejo
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Chelymorpha Tortoise Beetle
Genus Chelymorpha
Chelymorpha is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as tortoise beetles. Chelymorpha beetles have a rounded, dome-shaped body that resembles a tortoise shell. They possess a hardened exoskeleton that can provide protection against predators. Both adult beetles and larvae feed primarily on the leaves of plants, particularly those in the Asteraceae (daisy) family.
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