Physonota arizonae

Schaeffer, 1925

Arizona tortoise beetle, canyon ragweed tortoise beetle

Physonota arizonae is a tortoise beetle in the Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Arizona tortoise beetle or canyon ragweed tortoise beetle. The was described by Schaeffer in 1925. It belongs to the Cassidinae, characterized by the distinctive shield-like body form typical of tortoise beetles. The species is found in Central America and North America.

Physonota arizonae by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.Physonota arizonae by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.Physonota arizonae by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Physonota arizonae: //faɪsəˈnoʊtə ˌærɪˈzoʊneɪ//

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Distribution

Central America and North America.

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