Alien Invader! Thistle Tortoise beetle pupa (Cassida rubiginosa) R7013 London, ON PFN
Thistle Tortoise beetle pupa (Cassida rubiginosa).
London, Ontario, Canada.
June 18, 2005.
This is surely one of the most bizarre, alien-looking life forms on our planet! However, its status as an alien invader arises from the fact that it was accidentally introduced to North America from Europe circa 1901.
Any resemblance to popular Science Fiction creatures is purely coincidental. ;-)
There are about 30 native species of Tortoise beetles in North America, and I'm guessing their pupae look very similar to this one.
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Alien Invader! Thistle Tortoise beetle pupa (Cassida rubiginosa) R7013 London, ON PFN
Thistle Tortoise beetle pupa (Cassida rubiginosa).
London, Ontario, Canada.
June 18, 2005.
This is surely one of the most bizarre, alien-looking life forms on our planet! However, its status as an alien invader arises from the fact that it was accidentally introduced to North America from Europe circa 1901.
Any resemblance to popular Science Fiction creatures is purely coincidental. ;-)
There are about 30 native species of Tortoise beetles in North America, and I'm guessing their pupae look very similar to this one.
© Jay Cossey, PhotographsFromNature.com (PFN). All rights reserved. Licensing available. Contact: Jay Cossey, BIObus1@gmail.com