Stolas species Tortoise Beetle Peru

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Chrysomelidae. First named by Kirsch in 1876.

Colour: This beetle is black with gold coloured feet

Size: Length measuring from tip of head/jaw to the end of the abdomen, but excluding legs and antenna 12-15+mm

Comments & Applications: A collectable curious odd round beetle from Peru, commonly known as the Tortoise beetle. Perfect for hobby, research, or trade applications: insect art, design, box frames, wall hangings, film etc.

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia