Jonthonota nigripes
(Olivier, 1790)
blacklegged tortoise beetle
Jonthonota nigripes, the blacklegged tortoise beetle, is a tortoise beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It occurs in North and Central America. The is associated with morning glories and related plants in the family Convolvulaceae.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Smaller than the related Chelymorpha. The specific epithet 'nigripes' refers to black legs, which may aid in distinguishing it from similar . The has a tortoise-like, domed body form typical of the Cassidinae.
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Habitat
Associated with plants in the Convolvulus and related morning glories (Convolvulaceae).
Distribution
North America and Central America.
Diet
Feeds on plants in the Convolvulaceae, including morning glories (Convolvulus and related ).
Host Associations
- Convolvulaceae - food plantincludes morning glories and related plants
Similar Taxa
- Deloyala guttatasimilar size, shares association with morning glories (Convolvulaceae), golden iridescent coloration distinguishes it
- Chelymorpha cassidealarger body size, similar plant association with Convolvulaceae, more extensive color and pattern variation