Parorectis callosa

(Boheman, 1854)

Parorectis callosa is a of tortoise beetle in the Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae. First described by Boheman in 1854, this is known from North America. Tortoise beetles in this are characterized by their distinctive domed, tortoise-like body shape and association with plants.

Parorectis callosa by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.Parorectis callosa by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parorectis callosa: //ˌpæroʊˈrɛktɪs kəˈloʊsə//

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North America

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