Tortoise beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a tortoise beetle (family Cassidini). The antennae,large eye and mouth parts are visible. This beetle gets its name from the sideways and forwards extensions of it body,which,from the top,resembles a tortoise's carapace. The tortoise beetles feed on leaves and some species are pests of gardens and crops. This beetle is from the sub- tropical island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Magnification: x40 when printed at 10 centimetres wide. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 4794 px × 3645 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |