Thistle Tortoise Beetle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Coleoptera (Beetles)

Family

Chrysomelidae

Genus

Cassida

Species

Cassida rubiginosa (Thistle Tortoise Beetle)

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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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Rainbow tortoise beetle

Cassida azurea

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thistle Tortoise Beetle?

The scientific name of Thistle Tortoise Beetle is Cassida rubiginosa. It belongs to the genus Cassida.

What is the conservation status of Thistle Tortoise Beetle?

Thistle Tortoise Beetle (Cassida rubiginosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Thistle Tortoise Beetle live?

Thistle Tortoise Beetle is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Thistle Tortoise Beetle belong to?

Thistle Tortoise Beetle (Cassida rubiginosa) belongs to the genus Cassida, which is part of the taxonomic family Chrysomelidae.

Is Thistle Tortoise Beetle endangered?

No, Thistle Tortoise Beetle (Cassida rubiginosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Thistle Tortoise Beetle belong to?

Thistle Tortoise Beetle (Cassida rubiginosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Thistle Tortoise Beetle?

The closest relatives of Thistle Tortoise Beetle in the genus Cassida include Beet tortoise beetle, Bordered Tortoise Beetle, Fleabane Tortoise Beetle, Green Tortoise Beetle, Leaf beetle.