Charidotella purpurata
(Boheman, 1855)
Small Orange Tortoise Beetle
Charidotella purpurata is a of tortoise beetle in the Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Small Orange Tortoise Beetle. It is native to North America and has been recorded from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba) and the United States. Like other tortoise beetles, it possesses a distinctive domed body shape with the and pronotum extended to cover the legs and . The species is part of a known for often colorful and metallic appearances.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Charidotella purpurata: /kʰaˌɾiːdoˈt̪ɛlːa purpʊˈɾaːt̪a/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Alberta and Manitoba in Canada, with broader distribution across the continent.