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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Beetles of Zihuatanejo
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Alamo Vine Tortoise Beetle
Microctenochira bonvouloiri
The Alamo Vine Tortoise Beetle (Microctenochira bonvouloiri) is a species of tortoise beetle in the subfamily Cassidinae, family Chrysomelidae. Like other tortoise beetles, it is known for its distinctive, shield-like shape and its feeding association with specific host plants, particularly the Alamo vine (Merremia dissecta), a member of the morning glory family.

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