Diplacaspis prosternalis
(Schaeffer, 1906)
Diplacaspis prosternalis is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1906. It belongs to the Diplacaspis, a group of tortoise beetles ( Cassidinae) characterized by their flattened, often shield-like body form. The species has been documented in North and Middle America based on occurrence records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplacaspis prosternalis: /dɪˌplækəˈspaɪz prɒstəˈrneɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America and Middle America.