Green Tortoise Beetle
Cassida viridis
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| One of several species of Tortoise Beetle found in Nottinghamshire, Cassida viridis is certainly not widespread and is probably most likely to be found along the Trent Valley. There may well be an element of under-recording, but it can be easily found at Colwick CP by searching Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus growing at the edge of the Trout lake. The larva (like other Cassida larvae) will carry its faeces and previous moults as protection, but is often quick to discard them. | ||
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| Cassida viridis pupa, photographed at Colwick CP July 2020 | ||
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| Cassida viridis larva, photographed at Colwick CP June 2020 | ||
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| Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of
Cassida viridis |
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