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Rainbow tortoise beetle

Cassida azurea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Chrysomelidae
Genus
Cassida
Species
Cassida azurea (Rainbow tortoise beetle)

Similar Species in Cassida

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Beet tortoise beetle
Cassida nebulosa
Vulnerable
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Bordered Tortoise Beetle
Cassida vittata
Least Concern
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Fleabane Tortoise Beetle
Cassida murraea
Near Threatened
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Green Tortoise Beetle
Cassida viridis
Least Concern
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Leaf beetle
Cassida nobilis
Least Concern
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Pale tortoise beetle
Cassida flaveola
Least Concern
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Thistle Tortoise Beetle
Cassida rubiginosa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rainbow tortoise beetle?
The scientific name of Rainbow tortoise beetle is Cassida azurea. It belongs to the genus Cassida.
Where does Rainbow tortoise beetle live?
Rainbow tortoise beetle is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Rainbow tortoise beetle belong to?
Rainbow tortoise beetle (Cassida azurea) belongs to the genus Cassida, which is part of the taxonomic family Chrysomelidae.
What kingdom does Rainbow tortoise beetle belong to?
Rainbow tortoise beetle (Cassida azurea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Rainbow tortoise beetle?
The closest relatives of Rainbow tortoise beetle in the genus Cassida include Beet tortoise beetle, Bordered Tortoise Beetle, Fleabane Tortoise Beetle, Green Tortoise Beetle, Leaf beetle.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Cassida — 8 Species

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Beet tortoise beetle
Cassida nebulosa
VU 🐾
Bordered Tortoise Beetle
Cassida vittata
LC 🐾
Fleabane Tortoise Beetle
Cassida murraea
NT 🐾
Green Tortoise Beetle
Cassida viridis
LC 🐾
Leaf beetle
Cassida nobilis
LC 🐾
Pale tortoise beetle
Cassida flaveola
LC
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Rainbow tortoise beetle
Cassida azurea
NE
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Thistle Tortoise Beetle
Cassida rubiginosa
LC
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