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Green Tortoise beetle
The Green tortoise beetle is one of a group of several closely related beetles. It feeds on White dead-nettle, Hedge Woundwort and Water Mint, and is often found in gardens. When disturbed, the adults behave just like tortoises, retracting their antennae and feet, and pulling their 'shell' tight down around them as they grip tightly on to the leaf they are on.
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Green Tortoise beetle
The Green tortoise beetle is one of a group of several closely related beetles. It feeds on White dead-nettle, Hedge Woundwort and Water Mint, and is often found in gardens. When disturbed, the adults behave just like tortoises, retracting their antennae and feet, and pulling their 'shell' tight down around them as they grip tightly on to the leaf they are on.
1,761
views
70
faves
6
comments
Uploaded on February 26, 2021
Taken on February 20, 2021