above | Stolas Among the

largest of the true tortoise beetles,

members of this genus can

exceed 2 cm in diameter. This

species is from the Andes

of South America.

opposite | Aspidimorpha miliaris

One of the most common of

the Asian tortoise beetles, this

impressive species can be found

in city parks and gardens in

tropical Asia.

right | Dactylispa These South

Asian spiny leaf beetles are

protected from predators, but

mating is a difficult procedure.

The larvae are leaf miners.