Tortoise beetle

Definition of Tortoise beetle

(Zool.)

any one of numerous species of small tortoise-shaped beetles. Many of them have a brilliant metallic luster. The larvæ feed upon the leaves of various plants, and protect themselves beneath a mass of dried excrement held over the back by means of the caudal spines. The golden tortoise beetle (Cassida aurichalcea) is found on the morning-glory vine and allied plants.

See also: Tortoise

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Torsion head
Torsion indicator
Torsion meter
Torsion scale
Torsional
Torsk
Torso
Tort
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Torta
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Tortoise
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Tortoise plant
Tortoise shell
tortoise-shell
Tortoise-shell butterfly
tortoise-shell tiger
Tortoise-shell turtle
Tortricid
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