Ambrosia Leaf Beetle (Calligrapha tortuosa)

Ambrosia Leaf Beetle, a reference photo — Photo: Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Calligrapha tortuosa is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. It is found in Central America and North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ambrosia Leaf Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Calligrapha heterothecae
Calligrapha bicolorata
Calligrapha malvae
Calligrapha piceicollis
Calligrapha disrupta

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Calligrapha
Species: Calligrapha tortuosa

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