Thistle Tortoise Beetle

Beetle in the family Chrysomelidae 6–8 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Lives in fields. Feeds on plants.

There are 56 observations of Thistle Tortoise Beetle in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Capitale-Nationale and Montréal, and it has been reported in 13 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and July and become rare from September to April.