Chelonariidae
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Chelonarium
turtle beetles
Chelonarium is a genus of turtle beetles in the family Chelonariidae, established by Fabricius in 1801. The genus comprises approximately 14 described species, though some sources cite fewer. Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive domed, turtle-like body form. Species within Chelonarium have been documented in the Americas, with records from North America (including Florida) and South America (Paraguay).