A Sprinkle of Earth
Stolas chalybaea (Germar, 1824) - Stolas Tortoise Beetle
Adamantoise
Description: Stolas is a genus of tortoise beetles in the order Coleoptera, suborder Polyphaga, infraorder Cucujiformia, superfamily Chrysomeloidea, family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Cassidinae and tribe Mesomphaliini. Sexual dimorphism is usually not present in this genus, with many species being polymorphic regarding the dorsal pattern. Adults of the genus Stolas feed on Asteraceae, Convolvulaceae and Cucurbitaceae. There are approximately 180 species of Stolas distributed in the neotropical zone, with many being present in Brazil, where this one was photographed.
Feeding type: Poliphytophagous. Feeds on some Asteraceae, Convolvulaceae and Cucurbitaceae.
PROJECT NOAH (Português): www.projectnoah.org/spottings/308704522
Stolas chalybaea (Germar, 1824) - Stolas Tortoise Beetle
Adamantoise
Description: Stolas is a genus of tortoise beetles in the order Coleoptera, suborder Polyphaga, infraorder Cucujiformia, superfamily Chrysomeloidea, family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Cassidinae and tribe Mesomphaliini. Sexual dimorphism is usually not present in this genus, with many species being polymorphic regarding the dorsal pattern. Adults of the genus Stolas feed on Asteraceae, Convolvulaceae and Cucurbitaceae. There are approximately 180 species of Stolas distributed in the neotropical zone, with many being present in Brazil, where this one was photographed.
Feeding type: Poliphytophagous. Feeds on some Asteraceae, Convolvulaceae and Cucurbitaceae.
PROJECT NOAH (Português): www.projectnoah.org/spottings/308704522