-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Beetles (Order Coleoptera​​)

-​Water, Rove, Scarab, Long-horned, Leaf, and Snout Beetles (Suborder Polyphaga)

-​Cucujiform Beetles (Infraorder Cucujiformia)

-Leaf Beetles and Allies (Superfamily Chrysomeloidea)

-Leaf Beetles Family (Chrysomelidae)

-Tortoise and Hispine Beetles (Subfamily Cassidinae)

-Tribe Cassidini

-Genus Deloyala​

-Deloyala lecontei

Deloyala lecontei, commonly known as the LeConte's tortoise beetle, is a small beetle species in the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae). This beetle is particularly noted for its unique, almost shield-like appearance, resembling a tortoise shell, which is how it gets its name. Usually metallic in color, with hues that can range from gold to green, often changing slightly depending on the light. This beetle feeds on various plants, with a preference for members of the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), including sweet potatoes.