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Old Friday 11th September 2009, 13:46   #1
DaveN
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Bug ID please (UK)

Found this little critter in the garden earlier today. Any idea what it is please?


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Old Friday 11th September 2009, 13:54   #2
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Could be (to my eyes) the green tortoise beetle, Cassida viridis. See -
http://www.plantpress.com/wildlife/o...oisebeetle.php
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Old Friday 11th September 2009, 14:36   #3
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Thanks for that. Just been looking at some images of Tortoise Beetles and another one that looks similar is the Thistle Tortoise Beetle (Cassida rubiginosa).
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