Champion-1894

Guides

• Jonthonota mexicana

  Jonthonota mexicana is a species of tortoise beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Champion in 1894. It belongs to the subfamily Cassidinae, characterized by the distinctive flattened, shield-like body form typical of tortoise beetles. The species is known to occur in both Central America and North America. As a member of the genus Jonthonota, it shares affinities with other morning glory-associated tortoise beetles.

  tortoise-beetleCassidinaeChrysomelidaemorning-glory-associateNorth-AmericaCentral-AmericaChampion-1894