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Beetles of Zihuatanejo

ORDER COLEOPTERA

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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