taxonID	type	description	language	source
03BC87C5663BFFE9FF88F96B6FEDF8D4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663BFFE9FF8BF8BE6FEDF7C6.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Kerala (Cardamom Hills, Ponmundi, Silent Valley National Park, Sirendri- Nilikkal, and Arippa – Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEBFF8BFF356E2CFE92.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (“ North Kanara ” Uttar Kannada – Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (India, Sri Lanka) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEBFF8BFE786896FD8C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Meghalaya (Tura – Borowiec, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (India, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, Taiwan) (Borowiec, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEBFF8BFD756FEDFBE0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Maharashtra (Chandrapur, Tadoba Tiger Reserve: Świętojańska et al., 2001). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024). Notosacantha cherrapunjiensis Sekerka, 2008	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEBFF8BFD756FEDFBE0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Meghalaya (Cherrapunjee: Sekerka, 2008). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEBFF8BFBCA6990FAC2.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 specimens without specific locality data attached. [The data label is lost]	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEBFF8BFBCA6990FAC2.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) (Chen et al., 1986; Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEBFF8BFAA86FD1F9FC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri-Hills: Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEBFF8BF9A66FEDF8EE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri-Hills: Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999, 2001; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEDFF8BF8D36FEDFE98.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. West Bengal (Bhalukhop, Darjeeling: Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024). Notosacantha dembickyi Sekerka, 2008	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56639FFEDFF8BF8D36FEDFE98.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Meghalaya (Cherrapunjee – Sekerka, 2008). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663FFFEDFF8BFE406E1BFDB6.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Sadiya – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663FFFEDFF8BFD9A6FEDFCCC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Jharkhand (Konbir – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663FFFEDFF8BFCB46E10FC1A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. No exact locality (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663FFFEDFF8BFBCE6961FAC5.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, “ Madras ” Chennai – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013). General distribution. Oriental (India, Philippines, Sri Lanka) and Palaearctic (China) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663FFFEDFF88FAAA6FEDFA13.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (North Salem – Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663FFFEDFF8BF9C46A07F910.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Jammu & Kashmir (Jammu – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663FFFEDFF8BF8C76AE5F7F3.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Dirang: Borowiec, 2009; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Puducherry (Maulik, 1919); Tamil Nadu (Madura, Shenbaganur – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663CFFEEFF8BFF366F07FDCC.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 specimens without specific locality data attached. [The data label is lost]	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663CFFEEFF8BFF366F07FDCC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Meghalaya (Shillong, Cherrapunjee, Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills, Jowai – Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Sikkim (Kimoto, 1981); Uttarakhand (Ranikhet, Almora, Dehradun, Bhimtal – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981); West Bengal (Derjeeling, Kalimpong, Rumbe, Bhalukhop – Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1990). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663CFFEEFF8BFDA86FD1FCF5.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Kerala (Eravikulam) and Tamil Nadu (Madurai – Świętojańska, 2006; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663CFFEEFF8BFCDE6E1BFC1F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Coorg, Mysore) and Kerala (Thekkady) (Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 1999, 2001; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663CFFEEFF8BFBC56E1BFA4F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663CFFEEFF8BFBC56E1BFA4F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Spaeth, 1913 a, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663CFFEEFF8BFA356A05F93E.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1913 a, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); Karnataka (Mysore, Shimoga, Agumbe Ghat – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Maharashtra (Pune – Ghate et al., 2003); Meghalaya (Nokrek National Park – Borowiec, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (India, Thailand) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663CFFEEFF88F8E66BCDF7CF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Chhattisgarh (Kalaichelavan & Verma, 2005); Kerala (Kallar Valley, Silent Valley National Park, Punnamala, Eravikulam National Park – Borowiec, 2001); Punjab (Chandigarh – Pajni & Bansal, 1977; Gupta et al., 2019); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Kotagiri – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (India, Malaysia) (Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFEFFF8BFB666A79FA0D.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Sikkim, Toong, 31. vii. 1959, leg. A. G. K. Menon (1622 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFEFFF8BFB666A79FA0D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Boheman, 1850; Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); Sikkim (Vazirani, 1972; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); West Bengal (“ Calcutta ” Kolkata – Maulik, 1913). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFEFFF8BFB666A79FA0D.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Spaeth (1914 c) included as P. bimaculata and P. impustulata and Maulik (1913, 1919) as P. impustulata.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFEFFF8BF9F668EFF91D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); West Bengal (Darjeeling) (Takizawa, 1985 a, 1985 b; Borowiec & Sekerka, 2010). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Boheman, 1856; Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFEFFF8BFF366873FE38.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Sadiya – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919), Maharashtra (Khandala “ Bombay ” – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); Meghalaya (Cherrapunjee – Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a); Sikkim (Gezing – Borowiec, 2001); West Bengal (Darjeeling – Spaeth, 1913 a, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (India) and Palaearctic (China, India, Nepal) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFEFFF8BFDE36A05FCF4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Maulik, 1919); Karnataka (Mysore, Coorg – Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Maharashtra (Pune – Rane et al., 2000; Satara – Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (India, Sri Lanka) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Le Tirant, 2013; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFEFFF8BFCDF6A07FC19.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Świętojańska & Sekerka, 2007). General distribution. Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFE0FF8BF8C56A07FDAD.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Kameng, N. E. F. A., 10. iii. 1961, leg. K. C. Jairam (3652 / H 4 A). India, Sikkim, 1 spec. (8913 / 7), 1 spec. (2894 / 4), 1 spec. (743 / 19), 1 spec. (745 / 19), 1 spec. (2912 / 7). 1 spec., India, Nagaland, Naga Hills (756 / 19).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5663DFFE0FF8BF8C56A07FDAD.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Cachar, Sibsagar, Bhalukpong, Umrongso – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1913, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1990); Arunachal Pradesh (Kameng, Ankaling – Vazirani, 1972); Meghalaya (Shillong, Tura, Garo Hills, Khasi Hills, Baphakram National Park – Maulik, 1913; Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001); Nagaland (Naga Hills – Maulik, 1913); Sikkim (Gangtok, Makaibari – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1990; Vazirani, 1972); Tripura (Jampui – Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); West Bengal (Siliguri, Darjeeling: Kalimpong, Mundsong, Namthing-Dokapul, Mungpu, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1913; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1990; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014). General distribution. Oriental (Myanmar, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal) (Borowiec, 1999, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56632FFE0FF8BFD9368EFFA84.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Andaman Islands (4261 / 5).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56632FFE0FF8BFD9368EFFA84.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Wagener, 1881; Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56632FFE0FF8BFD9368EFFA84.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. West Bengal (Darjeeling – Spaeth, 1925; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (Myanmar) and Palaearctic (China, India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Sekerka, 2010; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56632FFE0FF8BFD9368EFFA84.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Borowiec, 1999, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (India) and Palaearctic (China) (Chen et al., 1986; Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56632FFE0FF8BFA6B69A5F7EC.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Assam, Lusai Hills, 16. ix. 1960, leg. F. Schmid (931 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Kameng, N. E. F. A., 21. v. 1961, leg. K. C. Jairamkrishnan (2428 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Tura, 1200 - 1500 ft., Garo Hills, 07. viii. 1917, leg. S. W. Kemp (6811 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56632FFE0FF8BFA6B69A5F7EC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Mangadalai Hills, Lushai Hills, Umrongso – Boheman, 1850; Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Vazirani, 1972; Borowiec, 2001); Arunachal Pradesh (Kameng – Vazirani, 1972); Meghalaya (Garo Hills, Tura – Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001); West Bengal (Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Boheman, 1850; Maulik, 1919; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Saha & Raychaudhuri, 1997; Darjeeling: Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56632FFE0FF8BFA6B69A5F7EC.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Spaeth (1914 c) as P. maculipennis and P. sexmaculata; Maulik (1919) as P. punctipennis; Raychaudhuri & Saha (2014) as B. maculipennis.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56633FFE1FF8BFF356E03FE24.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Umrongso – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1913, 1916); Meghalaya (Jowai, Tura – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2001, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Palaearctic (China) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56633FFE1FF8BFE0E6F91FA7D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (North Kannda, Belgaum – Weise, 1897; Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56633FFE1FF8BFE0E6F91FA7D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Assam (Kumar et al., 2016); Maharashtra (Pune – Ghate et al., 2003); Meghalaya (Cherapunjii, Khasi Hills, West Garo Hills – Williumnagar: Maulik, 1913, 1919; Basu, 2000 a; Kumar et al., 2016); Nagaland (“ Assam ” Naga Hills – Maulik, 1913); Punjab (Chandigarh) (Pajni & Bansal, 1977; Gupta et al., 2019); Sikkim (Pashok – Maulik, 1913, 1919); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Yercaud, Sheveroy Hills – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2009); West Bengal (“ Calcutta ” Kolkata, Darjeeling, Namthing, Shitong, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1990; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014). General distribution. Oriental (Laos, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam and Palaearctic (China, India, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56633FFE1FF8BFE0E6F91FA7D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Spaeth, 1914 c). General distribution. Oriental (India, Laos, Myanmar) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56633FFE1FF8BFA166873F89F.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 spec., without locality data (775 - 776 / 9).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56633FFE1FF8BFA166873F89F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Karnataka (Bengaluru – Ghate & Ranade, 2002); Kerala (Periyar Lake, Cardamon Hills, Thatekkad, Quilon, Thiruvananthapuram “ Trivandrum ”, Vellayani, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary – Takizawa, 1983; Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Maharashtra (Amba Valley, Raigad – Ghate & Ranade, 2002; Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Kallar, Kotagiri, Niligiri, Kallar, Kumli – Guérin, 1844; Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b, 1986; Borowiec, 2001, 2009; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (Sri Lanka) and Palaearctic (Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56633FFE2FF8BF842693BFD40.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha Camp, 15. iv. 1981, leg. S. Biswas (17194 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Meghalaya, Tura, 1200 – 1500 ft., Garo Hills, 15. vii. 1917, leg. S. W. Kemp (6809 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, 16. viii. 1963, leg. A. K. Sen (16216 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Sikkim, Lingjok, 20. v. 1962, leg. G. Ramakrishna (1626 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56633FFE2FF8BF842693BFD40.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha National Park – Basu, 1984); Assam (Spaeth, 1914 c; Vazirani, 1972); Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram “ Trivandrum ” – Maulik, 1913, 1919); Manipur (Ukhrul – Maulik, 1913, 1919); Meghalaya (Shillong, Tura, Garo Hills, Khasi Hills – Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001); Punjab (Maulik, 1919; Vazirani, 1972; Gupta et al., 2019); Sikkim (Maulik, 1913, 1919; Vazirani, 1972); Uttarkhand (Kumaon – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Tista, Mungpu – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec, 1990). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, India, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999, 2001, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56630FFE2FF8BFB8D6BCDF9EE.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Assam, Mangaldai district, Mazhat, 13. vii. 1895, leg. W. R. Yates. 1 spec., India, Assam, 11 - 15. x. 1910 leg. S. W. Kemp. 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Gopkuda Island, Lake Chilka, Orissa, 7 – 15. viii. 1907. 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ” (4123 / 11 / H 4 A), 1 spec. (4222 / 11 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Sukna, 500 ft., E. Himalayas, 2. ii. 1908, leg. Annandale. 1 spec., India, West Bengal (4279 / 11 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal (3358 / 11 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56630FFE2FF8BFB8D6BCDF9EE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Odisha (Chilika) and West Bengal (“ Calcutta ” Kolkata, Sukna, Darjeeling) (Maulik, 1913, 1916; Borowiec, 1999; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia, Philippines) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56630FFE2FF8BF9D56F15F7F8.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha, Gibbonland, 02. v. 1981, leg. S. Biswas, det. C. R. Basu (17196 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Tura, 3500 - 3900 ft., Garo Hills, 30. viii. 1917, leg. S. W. Kemp, det. S. Maulik (6814 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, 1000 – 3000 ft. 05. vi. 1912, leg. Lord Carmichael, det. H. A. Hafiz & S. Ribeiro (7609 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Ghumti, 4000 ft, 05. vii. 1912, leg. Lord Carmichael, det. H. A. Hafiz & S. Ribeiro (7611 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56630FFE2FF8BF9D56F15F7F8.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha National Park – Basu, 1984); Meghalaya (West Garo Hills, Tura – Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001); Sikkim (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec, 2009); Uttar Pradesh (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec, 2009); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Kolkata – Maulik, 1918, 1919; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Indonesia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56630FFE2FF8BFD2B6FEDFC6B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (North Kanara – Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919); Maharashtra (“ Bombay ” Mumbai – Maulik, 1919); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 b, 1914 c). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56636FFE4FF8BFF366EC2FB93.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Feb. 1918, det. S. Maulik (8147 / 12 / H 4 A), 1 spec., Feb. 1918, det. S. Maulik (8123 / 12 / H 4 A), 1 spec., Feb. 1918, det. S. Maulik (8129 / 12 / H 4 A), 1 spec., Feb. 1918, det. S. Maulik (3197 / 8 / H 4 A), 1 spec., Feb. 1918, det. S. Maulik (2379 / 8). 1 spec., India, Sikkim, Feb. 1918, det. S. Maulik (2608 / 9), 1 spec., Feb. 1918, det. S. Maulik (3198 / 8). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Tura, 1200 - 1500 ft, Garo Hills, 07. viii. 1917, leg. S. W. Kemp, det. S. Maulik (6848 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Garo, 3500 - 3900 ft, 30. viii. 1917, leg. S. W. Kemp, det. S. Maulik (6851 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, 09. iii. 1991, leg. A. K. Sanyal, det. C. R. Basu (16204 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, E. Khasi Hills, Mawblang, 23. iv. 1970, leg. G. M. Yasdani, det. R. K. Kacker (16201 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Shillong, 23. iv. 1970, leg. N. A., det. C. R. Basu (16202 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56636FFE4FF8BFF366EC2FB93.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Assam (Sibsagar, Bhalukpong, Umrongso – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2001); Jharkhand (Konbir – Maulik, 1919); Karnataka (North Kannada, Belgaum, Shimoga, Mysore, Coorg – Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1987; Borowiec, 2001); Meghalaya (Shillong; West Garo Hills, Tura – Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001); Nagaland (Naga Hills – Maulik, 1919); Sikkim (Kimoto, 1981); Tamil Nadu (Kallar, Kumili, Nilgiri Hills, Mettupalayam – Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b, 1986; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Tripura (Jampui – Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); Uttakharand (Dehradun – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Kolkata, Siliguri, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1913; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56636FFE4FF8BFF366EC2FB93.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The identity of Aspidomorpha dorsata has recently been revised due to a previous misinterpretation of the type material (Sekerka & Barclay, 2014). The taxon previously identified as A. dorsata (as per Świętojańska, 2001) is now recognized as A. calligera Boheman, 1854 (Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56636FFE4FF8BFB7869A6F911.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Assam (Umrongso, Bhaulnpong – Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Karnataka (Mysore, Shimoga, Agumbe Ghat, Shimoga – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2009); Kerala (Kottayam, Peermade, Pudmudi Hills, Thiruvananthapuram “ Trivandrum ”, Kunchapanay, Vellayani – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001; Maharashtra (Amba Valley – Ghate et al., 2003); Meghalaya (Tura – Borowiec, 2001); Sikkim (Maulik, 1919); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Kumli, Kotagiri – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Mungpu, Kolkata, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Indonesia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, India, Nepal) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56636FFE4FF8BFB7869A6F911.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The name Aspidomorpha dorsata now pertains to the taxon formerly known as A. fuscopunctata Boheman, 1854 (Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56636FFE5FF8BF8F96E2AFC30.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha, Deban, 06. iv. 1981, leg. S. Biswas, det C. R. Basu (17197 / H 4 A). 9 spec., India, Chattisgarh: Bhilai, leg. K. K. Verma, det K. K. Verma (25640 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ” (1982 / 18 / H 4 A); 07. xii. 1928, 1 ex., leg. P. C. Sinha & S. K. Mondal, det. G. I. K. Mars (152 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, 25. viii. 1955, leg. D. Mukherjee, det. G. Mathai (10271 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56636FFE5FF8BF8F96E2AFC30.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Assam (Maulik, 1919); Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha National Park – Basu, 1984); Chhattisgarh (Durg – Kalaichelvan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 f); Goa (Borowiec, 2009); Karnataka (Banguluru, North Kannada, Coorg, Mysore, Shimoga, Sulya, Agumbe Ghat, North Kanara – Maulik, 1913 as A. micans; Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1987; Borowiec, 1990, 2001, 2009; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Kerala (Peechi, Kumili, Thenmala, Munnar, Pampadumpara – Maulik, 1919; Visalakshi et al., 1980; Borowiec, 1990; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Madhya Pradesh (Chandra & Kushwaha, 2013); Maharashtra (Pune, Amba Valley, “ Bombay ” Mumbai – Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec, 2009); Meghalaya (Garo Hills – Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a); Odisha (Chilika, Daitari, Koenjahr – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Basu & Halder, 1987; Borowiec, 1990); Puducherry (Neffapakkam, Karaikal – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Sikkim (Gangtok – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Tamil Nadu (Kallar, Nadugani, Coimbatore, Chennai, Annamalai Hills, Nilgiri Hills, Mudumalai – Takizawa, 1986; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Tripura (Salema – Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); Uttarakhand (Sahastradhara – Takizawa, 1985 b); West Bengal (“ Calcutta ” Kolkata, Darjeeling, Mirik, South 24 Parganas, Siliguri, Buxa Tiger Reserve: Maulik, 1913, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1990, 2001; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal) (Borowiec, 1999; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56636FFE5FF8BF8F96E2AFC30.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The record of this species from Karnataka was identified by Maulik (1913) as A. micans.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56637FFE5FF8BFC196873F978.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Sambalpur, 7. xi. 1972, leg. J. M. Julka, det. C. R. Basu (16963 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56637FFE5FF8BFC196873F978.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andhra Pradesh (Samalkot – Maulik, 1919); Arunachal Pradesh (West Kameng, Kalaktang – Vazirani, 1972); Assam (Sibsagar – Borowiec, 1985); Karnataka (Mysore, Shimoga, Agumbe Ghat – Borowiec, 1990, 2001); Kerala (Ponmudi Hills, Thiruvananthapuram “ Trivandrum ”: Borowiec, 2001); Sikkim (Thomhyak – Kimoto, 1981); Maharashtra (Satara, Bhimashankar – Ghate et al., 2003); Meghalaya (West Garo Hills, Jaintia Hills – Basu, 2000 a); Odisha (Sundargarh – Basu & Halder, 1987); Tamil Nadu (Annamalai Hills, Chennai “ Madras ”, Sirvani Forest, Nadugani, Nilgiri Hills, Kotagiri – Takizawa, 1985 b, 1986; Borowiec, 1990, 2001); Uttarakhand (Boheman, 1854; Mussorie – Borowiec, 1990); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Sukna, Kolkata, Bankura, South 24 Parganas – Maulik, 1919: Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1985, 1990; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines) and Palaearctic (China, Nepal, India, Pakistan) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56637FFE5FF8BF92069B9F7F7.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Maulik, 1913); Kerala (Malabar, Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary – Spaeth, 1914 b, Maulik, 1919); Maharashtra (Pune – Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Kallar, Nilgiri, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, Kotagiri, Kunchappanay – Spaeth, 1914 b; Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec, 1990, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56637FFE5FF8BF92069B9F7F7.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Maulik (1919) included as A. spaethi.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56634FFE6FF8BFF356AE3FE7F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka) (Borowiec, 1999; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56634FFE6FF83FE236A05FCAA.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Telangana, Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Nagarkurnool, Mallela Theertham Waterfall, 29. xii. 2021, leg. Deepa J.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56634FFE6FF83FE236A05FCAA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Chhattisgarh (Durg – Kalaichelvan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 f; Bilaspur – Chandra et al., 2018 e); Goa (Borowiec, 2009); Maharashtra (Pune, Meren – Borowiec, 2001; Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Changalpattu – Borowiec, 2001); West Bengal (Kolkata – Ghosh et al., 2023); Telangana (new record). General distribution. Oriental (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56634FFF8FF88FC906AE5FADA.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Assam, Goalpara, 10. iv. 1957, leg. B. K. Tikadar, det. T. G. Vazirani (216 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Assam, Tezpur, 01. i. 1966, leg. Bhattacharya & A. N. J., det. T. G. Vazirani (4098 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Assam, 01. i. 1966, leg. Bhattacharya & A. N. J., det. T. G. Vazirani (6037 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, 29. xii. 2016, leg. Sunil Gupta & Party (23136 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Bala Mechi River, 03. iv. 1996, leg. S. K. Gupta (23339 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Korea Guru Ghasidas National Park, 22. ix. 2013, leg. A. Raha & Party (23824 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Surguja Tara, 16. ix. 2012, leg. A. Raha & Party (23825 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Jagdalpur, GGFD Margapara, 06. i. 2012, leg. R. P. Gupta & Party (23826 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhantari, Khallan, 16. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta & Party (23827 / H 4 A). 6 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Shaukara, 20. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta & Party (23832 / H 4 A). 5 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Balandehi, 01. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta & Party (23904 / H 4 A); 3 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Parbatiya WF, 07. xi. 2011, leg. Anil & Party (23905 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dulli Bahal Forest, 01. xi. 2011, leg. Anil & Party (23906 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Latadada, 27. ix. 2011, leg. Sunil & Party (23907 / H 4 A). 9 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Kawardha, Sibinikala, 02. ix. 2011, leg. S. Gupta & Party (23954 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Balsamundi, 11. ix. 2017, leg. S. Gupta & Party (23955 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Balamdehi River, 01. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta & Party (24240 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Korea, Guru Ghasidas National Park, leg. A. Raha, 22. ix. 2013 (23824 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Surguja Tara, leg. A. Raha, 16. ix. 2012 (23825 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Jagdalpur, Margapara, 06. i. 2012, leg. R. P. Gupta (23826 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Khallan, leg. S. Gupta, 16. x. 2011 (23827 / H 4 A). 6 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Shaukara, 20. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (23832 / H 4 A). 5 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Balamdehi, leg. S. Gupta 01. x. 2011 (23904 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raigarh, Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary, 28. vi. 2015, leg. Amitava (28125 / H 4 A). 3 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Parbatiya WF, 07. xi. 2011, leg. Anil (23905 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Dulli Bahal F, 01. xi. 2011, leg. Anil (23906 / H 4 A). 1 spec., Raipur, India, Chhattisgarh, Latadada, 27. ix. 2011, leg. Sunil & Party (23907 / H 4 A); 9 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Kawardha, Sibinikala, 02. ix. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (23954 / H 4 A); 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Kawardha, Balsamundi, 01. ix. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (23955 / H 4 A). 3 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 19. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24145 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Gaherusigav, 13. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24146 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Khallani, 16. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24147 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Korea Guru Ghasidas National Park, Sadhu Nada, 04. vii. 2012, leg. A. Parida (24148 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Korea Guru Ghasidas National Park, Sonhat, 09. ii. 2013, leg. A. Parida (24149 / H 4 A). 6 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Sitanadi River, 19. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24240 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Shankar Forest, 20. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24241 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Dulli Bahal forest, 01. xi. 2011, leg. Anil (24242 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Balamdehi River, 01. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24243 / H 4 A); 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Shalebhat, 21. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24244 / H 4 A); 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, Meehaka, 14. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24245 / H 4 A); 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Dhamtari, 13. x. 2011, leg. S. Gupta (24246 / H 4 A); 21 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, 17. vii. 2013, leg. S. Gupta (28512 / H 4 A); 5 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Surguja, Jaigaon, 31. iv. 2012, leg. A. Raha (28828 / H 4 A); 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, 17. xi. 2011, leg. Anil & Party (28222 / H 4 A); 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, 20. xi. 2011, leg. A. Raha & Party (28223 / H 4 A); 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Baranwapara Wildlife Sanctuary Camp, 26. vi. 2013, leg. S. Gupta (28236 / H 4 A). 6 spec., India, Jharkhand, Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary, 24. vii. 2021, leg. Chitra J. (28412 / H 4 A); 18 spec., India, Jharkhand, Tapkara Lake, Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary, 24. vii. 2021, leg. Chitra. J. (28501 / H 4 A). 18 spec., India, Jharkhand, Kawardha, Sivnikala, 02. ix. 2011, leg. Sumit & Party (28510 / H 4 A). 18 spec., India, Jharkhand, Kawardha, Chilpi, 27. viii. 2011, leg. Sumit & Party (28511 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Karnataka, Palni Hills, 500.800 ft., 29. ix. 1922, leg. S. W. Kemp, det. S. Maulik (6452 / H 4 A). 10 spec., India, Kerala, S. Malabar, Waliyar Forest, 11. viii. 1957, leg. P. S. Nathan (28145 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, Bassar Road, 07. xii. 2011, leg. R. P. Gupta (28829 / H 4 A). 7 spec., India, Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, Dhamtari, 13. x. 2011, leg. Sunil & Party (28220 / H 4 A). 6 spec., India, Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, Dhamtari, 19. x. 2011, leg. Sunil (28221 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Tura, 1200 - 1500 ft., Garo Hills, 07. viii. 1917, leg. S. W. Kemp, det. S. Maulik (6813 / H 4). 1 spec., India, Odisha, Mandua, Keonjhagarh, leg. K. Rai, 19. xi. 1972 (28218 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Odisha, Barahal, Keonjhagarh, 25. xi. 1972, leg. K. Rai (28219 / H 4 A). 47 spec., India, Odisha, Silwan, 25. ix. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16598 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Odisha, Kashipur 19. ix. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16622 / H 4 A). 19 spec., India, Odisha, Barabhadrapur, 25. ix. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16643 / H 4 A). 25 spec., India, Odisha, Bhetrai, 20. ix. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16660 / H 4 A). 7 spec., India, Odisha, Bangripasi, Chandanpur, 14. ix. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16660 / H 4 A). 12 spec., India, Odisha, Mandua, 31. viii. 1994, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16690 / H 4 A). 19 spec., India, Odisha, Barsosan, 27. ix. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16714 / H 4 A). 12 spec., India, Odisha, Barahal, 25. ix. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16715 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Odisha, Jubilee Park, 31. viii. 1994, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16727 / H 4 A). 8 spec., India, Odisha, Balangir, 11. xi. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16755 / H 4 A). 7 spec., India, Odisha, Sambalpur, 06. xi. 1972, leg. J. M. Julka, det. C. R. Basu (16756 / H 4 A). 24 spec., India, Odisha, Keonjhar, Gobindapur, 21. ix. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16844 / H 4 A). 5 spec., India, Odisha, Keonjhargarh, Barbhadrapur, 05. ix. 1994, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16861 / H 4 A). 3 spec., India, Odisha, Banta Kumari Hill, 06. ii. 1974, leg. S. Biswas, det. C. R. Basu (16862 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Sikkim, Gazing 30. ix. 1959, leg. B. K. Tikadar, det. T. G. Vazirani (215 / H 4 A). 12 spec., India, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, 11. vii. 1957, leg. P. S. Nathan (28146 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Tamil Nadu, Dharamapuri, Senguttai Village, 20. x. 2013, leg. R. Venkitashan (27949 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Telangana, Amarabad Tiger Reserve, Bhupatipalem Base Camp, 07. xii. 2021, leg. Deepa J. (29563 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Telangana, Warangal, Pakhal Ecotourism Rest House, 13. ix. 2022, leg. J. Dasgupta (30101 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Tripura, Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, 21. v. 2011, leg. J. Majumdar (27981 / H 4 A); 2 spec., India, Tripura, Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, leg. J. Majumdar, 27. xi. 2012 (27982 / H 4 A); 2 spec., India, Tripura, Debbari, 17. vi. 2013, leg. J. Majumdar (27983 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Tripura, 11. viii. 2013, leg. D. K. S (27984 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Barrackpore, Harishabha Road., 26. ix. 1965, leg. D. B. Chotani (28126 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Howrah, Pashpara, 29. viii. 1964, leg. K. R. Rao (28127 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Howrah, Pashpara, 20. viii. 1964, leg. K. R. Rao (28128 / H 4 A). 3 spec., India, West Bengal, Howrah, Pashpara, 29. ix. 1965, leg. D. B. Chotani (28129 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Howrah, Pashpara 20. viii. 1964, leg. K. R. Rao (28130 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Barrackpore, 22. x. 1965, leg. D. B. Chotani (28131 / H 4 A). 3 spec., India, West Bengal, Birbhum, Kachujor, Siuri, 08. xi. 1994, leg. A. K. Hazra (28132 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, West Bengal, Barasat, 16. vii. 1982, leg. S. K. Haldar (28217 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, 22. vi. 2017, leg. K. Mondal (30837 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Purulia, Raghunathpur, 18. xi. 2021, leg. S. Mukherjee (28919 / H 4 A). 8 spec., India, West Bengal, Ganga Jachodi 08. ix. 1986, leg. P. Mukherjee, det. C. R. Basu (15465 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Hatirampur, 10. x. 1986, leg. P. Mukherjee, det. C. R. Basu (15473 / H 4 A). 5 spec., India, West Bengal, Santragachi, 10. ix. 1964, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (15474 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Botanical Garden, Sibpur, 10. xii. 1961, leg. K. S. P. & S. Ali, det. C. R. Basu (15479 / H 4 A). 5 spec., India, West Bengal, Mourigram, 10. ix. 1964, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (15480 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, West Bengal, Sonarpur, 28. xi. 1961, leg. R. K. V, det. C. R. Basu (15482 / H 4 A). 12 spec., India, West Bengal, Budge Budge, 13. xi. 1966, leg. K. V. L. Narayan, det. C. R. Basu (16565 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56634FFF8FF88FC906AE5FADA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Maulik, 1913), Arunachal Pradesh (Roing – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Assam (Sibsagar, Tezpur – (Maulik, 1913; Vazirani, 1972); Chhattisgarh (Durg, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, Guru Ghasi Das Natioal Park – Kalaichelvan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 a, 2018 c, 2018 d, 2018 f); Himachal Pradesh (Renuka Lake – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Jharkhand (Ranchi – Maulik, 1919; Chattopadhyay, 2020); Karnataka (Mysore, Bengaluru – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1990, 2009); Kerala (Walayar, Vellayani, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary – Borowiec, 1990); Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal – Chandra & Kushwaha, 2013; Gupta & Kushwaha, 2020); Maharashtra (Pune, Loonawala – Borowiec, 2001; Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Meghalaya (East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Nongph Forest – Maulik, 1919; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001); Odisha (Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Sambalpur, Balangir, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Mayurbhanj – Borowiec, 1985; Basu & Halder, 1987); Sikkim (Gezing – Maulik, 1919); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Kallar, Coimbatore, Madurai, Marudamalai Hills, Palni Hills, Anna dist – Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1986, 1987; Borowiec, 1990, 2001, 2009); Telangana (new record); Tripura (Jampui – Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); Uttarakhand (Bhimtal, Hardiwal-Chilla – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Uttar Pradesh (Mathura – Srivastava, 2015); West Bengal (“ Calcutta ” Kolkata, Malda, Darjeeling, Bankura, Birbhum, Darjeeling, Malda, Kolkata, Howrah, Nadia, South 24 Parganas, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Takizawa, 1985 b; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), Palaearctic (China, Japan, India, Nepal, Taiwan), and Australasian (New Guinea) (Borowiec, 1999; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662AFFF8FF8BFA806AE3F9B7.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andaman and Nicobar (Andaman Islands – Świętojańska, 2001); Assam (Świętojańska, 2001); Tamil Nadu (Kallar – Takizawa, 1986). General distribution. Oriental (Laos, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662AFFF8FF8BF99A6A04F7C1.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., with specific locality data (1031 / 9).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662AFFF8FF8BF99A6A04F7C1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Maulik, 1913; Bhalukpong – Borowiec, 2001); Arunachal Pradesh (Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024) Himalaya (Spaeth, 1914 c); Meghalaya (Tura – Borowiec, 2001); Punjab (Świętojańska, 2001); Sikkim (Maulik, 1919); Uttarakhand (Bhimtal, Kumaon – Maulik, 1913; Dehradun – Borowiec, 1990); Uttar Pradesh (Świętojańska, 2001); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Kolkata – Maulik, 1919; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662BFFF9FF8BFF356970F7C5.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Kameng, N. E. F. A., 12. v. 1966, leg. K. C. Jairam (4380 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Changlang, Debar, 24. vi. 2017, leg. J. Saini & Party (28826 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha, Miao, 01. iv. 1981, leg. S. Biswas, det. C. R. Basu (17195 / H 4 A). 18 spec., India, Jharkhand, Kolebirra Dam, Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary, 24. vii. 2021, leg. Chitra J. 3 spec., India, Jharkhand, Tapkara Lake, Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary, 24. vii. 2021, leg. Chitra. J. (28502 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Tambo, Williamnagar, Garo, 11. iii. 1944, leg. B. C. Das, det. C. R. Basu (16200 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, E. Khasi Hills, Mawblong, 23. iv. 1970, leg. G. M. Yasdani, det. R. K. Kacker (16201 / H 4 A). 5 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Jharsaguda 31. x. 1972, leg. J. M. Julka, det. C. R. Basu (16552 / H 4 A). 3 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Sambalpur, 04. xi. 1972, leg. J. M. Julka, det. C. R. Basu (16558 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Sundargarh, 28. x. 1972, leg. J. M. Julka, det. C. R. Basu (16561 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Balangir, 03. xi. 1972, leg. J. M. Julka, det. C. R. Basu (16562 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Jubilee Park, 06. x. 1972, leg. K. Rai, det. C. R. Basu (16564 / H 4 A). 3 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Keonjhargarh, Barswan, 13. ix. 1972, leg. S. Khera, det. C. R. Basu (16950 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Titlagarh, 05. x. 1972, leg. S. Khera, det. C. R. Basu (16953 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Charbati, 27. ix. 1972, leg. S. Khera, det. C. R. Basu (16958 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Mahanadi River, 28. ix. 1994, leg. S. Khera, det. C. R. Basu (16959 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Sundargarh, 28. ix. 1972, leg. S. Khera, det. C. R. Basu (16960 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Rampur, Durg, 03. iv. 1972, leg. S. Gupta (23438 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, 17. vii. 2013, leg. S. Gupta & party (28505 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Durg, Saja, 23. viii. 2011, leg. Sumit & party (28506 / H 4 A). 9 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Durg, Bhilai, 19. viii. 2011, leg. Sumit & party (28507 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Rampur, 24. viii. 2011, leg. Sumit & party (28509 / H 4 A). 5 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Surguja, Jaigaon, 31. iv. 2012, leg. A. Raha & Party (28827 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Kawardha, Sivnikala, 02. ix. 2011, leg. Sunil Gupta & party (28503 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Kawardha, Chilpi, 27.08.2011, leg. Sunil & party (28504 / H 4 A). 7 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, 08. vi. 1978, 7 exs., leg. S. K. Das (29238 / H 4 A). 11 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, 09. vii. 1978, leg. S. K. Das (29239 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Coochbehar, South Kharibari, 13. xi. 2014, leg. B. Mitra (29555 / H 4 A). 8 spec., India, West Bengal, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Garo Basti near mandir, 23. iii. 2018, leg. S. I. Kazmi (29556 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662BFFF9FF8BFF356970F7C5.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Assam (Cachar, Sibsagar, Dikrang Valley, Missamari, Kaziranga, Kampur, Guwahati, Umrongso, Bhalunpong – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Vazirani, 1972; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha National Park – Basu, 1984); Chhattisgarh (Durg, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary – Kalaichelvan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 a, 2018 f); Jharkhand (Chattopadhyay, 2020); Karanataka (Bengaluru, North Kannada, Mysore – Chikmaglur – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1990); Kerala (Wayanad, Malabar, Thiruvananthapuram “ Trivandrum ”, Trichur – Peechi, Walayar, Silent Valley National Park – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1990; Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal – Chandra & Kushwaha, 2013; Gupta & Kushwaha, 2020); Meghalaya (Shillong, Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills, Williumnagar, Mawphlong, Jowai, Garo Hills, Balaphakram National Park, Umran – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 1990, 2001); Maharashtra (Pune, Satara, Wai – Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Odisha (Berhampur, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Basu & Halder, 1987); Punjab, Chandigarh (Pajni & Bansal, 1977; Gupta et al., 2019); Sikkim (Maulik, 1913, 1919; Kimoto, 1981); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills) (Borowiec, 1990); Tripura (Pandabpur – Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); Uttarakhand (Dehradun – Takizawa, 1985 b); West Bengal (Bankura, Birbhum, “ Calcutta ” Kolkata, Sukna, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, Pedong, Siligurim, Saraghat, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec, 1990; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, China, Nepal, Pakistan) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56628FFFAFF8BFF186E76FDBB.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., Nagpur CP, 24. vi. 1916.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56628FFFAFF8BFF186E76FDBB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Chhattisgarh (Durg – Kalaichelvan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 f); Gujarat (Surat – Maulik, 1919; Świętojańska, 2001); Karnataka (Mysore, Kistna – Uppaluru – Borowiec, 1990; Świętojańska, 2001); Maharashtra (Nagpur, Pune – Maulik, 1919; Świętojańska, 2001; Ghate et al., 2003); Punjab (Chandigarh – Pajni & Bansal, 1977; Gupta et al., 2019); West Bengal (“ Calcutta ” Kolkata – Maulik, 1919; Świętojańska, 2001; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Orietnal (India) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56628FFFBFF8BFD036F97FE61.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 6 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha, Deban North, 28. iv. 1981, leg. S. Biswas, det. C. R. Basu (17198 / H 4 A). India, Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha, 3 spec., 28. iv. 1981, leg. S. Biswas, det. C. R. Basu (17200 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Assam, Bishnupur, 23. x. 1960, leg. S. N. Prashad, det. K. V. L. N. (1 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Sikkim, Chu Funfun, 24. vii. 1959, leg. A. G. K. Menon, det. T. G. Vazirani (1623 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Sikkim, Gangtok, 16. viii. 1959, leg. A. G. K. Menon, det. T. G. Vazirani (1624 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, 14. ix. 1962, leg. S. Chakraborty, det. K. Rai & B. N. Das (1624 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Shillong, 09. iv. 1961, leg. A. K. B. S., det. T. G. Vazirani. (3902 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, 30. iii. 1960, leg. S. N. P., det. T. G. Vazirani (3903 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Meghalaya, Jaintia Hills, Jowai, 27. ix. 1988, leg. V. D. Srivastava, det. C. R. Basu (16209 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Jaintia Hills, Jowai, 25. ix. 1988, leg. V. D. Srivastava, det. C. R. Basu (16211 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Meghalaya, E. Khasi Hills, Shillong, 29. ix. 1966, leg. S. Biswas, det. R. K. Kacker (16212 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Keonjhargarh, Barsuan, 13. ix. 1972, leg. S. Khera, det. C. R. Basu (16982 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kalimpong, 17. ix. 1959, leg. B. K. Tikadar, det. T. G. Vazirani (214 / H 4 A); 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Tufanganj, 13. viii. 1986, leg. T. K. Pal, det. C. R. Basu (1549 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56628FFFBFF8BFD036F97FE61.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1916; Świętojańska, 2001); Assam (Sibsagar, Kaziranga, Umrongso – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 2009); Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha National Park – Basu, 1984); Bihar (Katihar – Maulik, 1919); Delhi (Takizawa, 1985 a); Goa (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024); Himachal Pradesh (Solan – Takizawa, 1985 a); Jharkhand (Ranchi – Chattopadhyay, 2020); Karnataka (Noorth Kannada, Mysore, Agumbe Ghat, Shimoga – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990); Kerala (Wayanad, Malabar, Trichur, Cochin, Kottayam, Peermade, Munnar, Kalar Valley, Pampadumpara, Nellipampathi, Mattupetty, Vellayani, Agasthyamala, Kannur, Calicut, Munnar, Kavilumpara – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1913, 1919; Takizawa, 1987; Borowiec, 1990, 2001; Madhya Pradesh (Jabalpur – Borowiec, 1990); Maharashtra (Pune, Ambavane – Borowiec, 2001; Ghate et al., 2003); Meghalaya (Shillong, Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills – Jowari, Mooralong – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1985, 1990; Basu, 2000 a); Odisha (Daitari – Jajpur- Koenjahr – Borowiec, 1990); Sikkim (Chufin fun, Gangtok – Maulik, 1919; Vazirani, 1972; Kimoto, 1981); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Salem, Mettupalayam, Annamalai Hills, Nadugani – Maulik, 1913; Takizawa, 1985 b, 1986; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Tripura (Jampui – Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); Uttarakhand (Nainital, Bhimtal, Kumaon, Mussorie, Almora, Shivalik Hills, Dehradun, Karnaprayag, Kotdwara – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Takizawa, 1985 a; Borowiec, 1990, 2001); West Bengal (Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Mushidabad, Darjeeling, Mungpu, Pashok, Kalimpong, Siliguri, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Takizawa, 1985 b, 1989; Borowiec, 1990; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Indonesia, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Palaearctic (India, Nepal, Taiwan) (Borowiec, 2001; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56628FFFBFF8BFD036F97FE61.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Basu (1984), Takizawa (1985 a, 1985 b), Borowiec (1990), Raychaudhuri & Saha (2014) as L. quadrimaculata. Sekerka & Świętojańska (2024) have clarified the identity of Laccoptera chinensis, recognized as the taxon that was previously named Laccoptera nepalensis Boheman, 1855.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56629FFFBFF8BFE496EE3FCB5.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Nilgiri (398 / 13). 1 spec., India, S. India, Coorg, 1943, leg. F. Hannyngtoh, det. S. Maulik (3356 / H 1); 1 spec., 1943 (1963 / 19).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56629FFFBFF8BFE496EE3FCB5.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Karnataka (North Kannada, Mysore, Coorg, Mercara, Chikmagalur, Shimoga – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Kerala (Wayanad, Kottayam, Peermade, Thatekkad, Munar, Kotagiri, Silent Valley National Park – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990, 2001, 2009; Maharashtra (Pune – Mulshi Lake, Malavali, Koyna – Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Tamil Nadu (Mettupalayam, Nilgiri Hills, Annamalai, Kallar – Takizawa, 1985 b, 1986; Borowiec, 1990). General distribution. Orietnal (India, Sri Lanka) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56629FFFBFF8BFC9D6970FAF7.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Maulik, 1913), Assam (Sibsagar: Maulik, 1913); Bihar (Katihar – Maulik, 1913); Karnataka (South Kanada – Maulik, 1919); Kerala (Cochin, Silent Valley National Park: Maulik, 1919); Meghalaya (Shillong – Maulik, 1913); Sikkim (Maulik, 1913); Tamil Nadu (Kumli, Nadugani – Takizawa, 1986; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Uttarakhand (Nainital, Bhimtal, Kumaon – Maulik, 1913); West Bengal (“ Calcutta ” Kolkata, Murshidabad, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Mungpu – Maulik, 1913). General distribution. Oriental (India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malay Peninsula, Philippines and Thailand) and Palaearctic (China, India) (Borowiec, 2001; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56629FFFBFF8BFADA6A05F9B6.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 spec., India, Maharashtra, Pune, viii. 1999, leg. H. V. Ghate (18073 / H 4 A, 18074 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56629FFFBFF8BFADA6A05F9B6.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Northern India (Maulik, 1919); Maharashtra (Sinhgarh, Pune – Lonavala, Bhushi Dam – Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar) (Świętojańska, 2001; Ranade et al., 2004; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56629FFFBFF8BF99C6FEDF8F8.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (North Salem, Jawalagiri – Świętojańska, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56629FFFBFF8BF8956FEDF7F7.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Maharashtra (Mumbai “ Bombay ”, Khopoli – Świętojańska, 2001; Ghate et al., 2003). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662FFFFDFF8BFF356FEDFE97.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Umrongso) and Meghalaya (Tura) (Świętojańska, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662FFFFDFF8BFE7A6AE3FD86.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Boheman, 1855; Spaeth, 1914 c). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia, Malaysia) (Borowiec, 1999; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662FFFFDFF8BFD6B6863FBEA.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 6 spec., India, Meghalaya, Garo, Tura, 1200.1500 ft., 15. vii. 1917, leg. S. W. Kemp, det. S. Maulik (6818 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Shillong (8143 / 12). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Shillong (8146 / 12). 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, Shillong (8113 / 12). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662FFFFDFF8BFD6B6863FBEA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Sibsagar, Cachar – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1999, 2001); Meghalaya (Shillong, Tura – Maulik, 1913, 1919, Basu, 2000 a); West Bengal (Darjeeling – Mungpu, Kolkata – Maulik, 1919; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam) (Borowiec, 1999, 2001; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662FFFFDFF8BFB816FDBFA21.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Kameng, N. E. F. A., 25. vi. 1961, leg. K. C. Jairamkrishnan, det. K. Rai (2470 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Kameng, N. E. F. A., 25. vi. 1961, 1 ex., leg. K. C. Jairamkrishnan, det. T. G. Vazirani & B. N. Das (3653 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662FFFFDFF8BFB816FDBFA21.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Kameng – Vazirani, 1972); Sikkim (Mungphu) (Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2001, 2009; Świętojańska, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (Laos, Myanmar) and Palaearctic (China, India, Nepal Vietnam) (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662FFFFDFF8BF9FC6FD1F8CC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Coorg, Mysore, Shimoga, Agumbe Ghat – Borowiec, 1990, 2001; Takizawa, 1987); Kerala (Kallar Valley, Pampadumpara, Palakkad, Munnar – Borowiec, 2001); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (Laos, India Thailand) and Palaearctic (China) (Borowiec, 1999; Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662FFFFEFF8BF84B6851FE6C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Assam (Umrongso – Borowiec, 2001); Karnataka (North Kanara, Ammatti – Weise, 1897; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2001); Kerala (Peech Dam, Trichur, Kottayam – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Tamil Nadu (Kotagiri – Borowiec, 2001); Uttarakhand (Bhimtal, Barkot – Borowiec, 1990). General distribution. Oriental (India) and Palaearctic (India, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662CFFFEFF8BFE566EC5FDB0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Meghalaya (West Garo Hills, Tura, Nokrek National Park). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec, 1999; 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662CFFFEFF8BFD9A6A07FCA1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Mishimi Hills – Sekerka & Borowiec, 2008). General distribution. Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662CFFFEFF8BFC886E33FADB.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Mahanadi, 1255 m, 28. iv. 1971, leg. A. R. Bhaumik (15560 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Municipal School Compound, 02. v. 1971, leg. A. R. Bhaumik (15562 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Botanical Garden, 2000 m, 11. v. 1975, leg. J. K. Jonathan (15562 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662CFFFEFF8BFC886E33FADB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Jammu & Kashmir (Daksun – Kimoto, 1981); Sikkim (Kimoto, 1981), Tamil Nadu (Chennai “ Madras ”, Shembagnur – Maulik, 1919); Uttarakhand (Chaubattia: Borowiec, 1990); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Kurseong, Howrah, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1919; Spaeth, 1914 c; Kimoto, 1981; Takizawa, 1985 a, 1985 b; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 2001, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662CFFFEFF8BFA806FEDF9CB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Belgaum – Weise, 1897; Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); Tamil Nadu (Annamalai Hills, Chennai “ Madras ”, Coimbatore – Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662CFFFEFF8BF9BF6FECF8C4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Karnataka (Belgaum – Weise, 1897; Maulik, 1919); Maharashtra (Kanheri, Pune – Borowiec, 1990; Ghate et al., 2003). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662CFFFFFF8BF8AD6A07FE81.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Bhutia Basti, 2000 m, 16. v. 1974, leg. J. K. Jonathan (15577 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Darjeeling Chawk, 2000 m 15. v. 1974, leg. J. K. Jonathan (15578 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Rangiroom, 2000 m 23. v. 1974, leg. J. K. Jonathan (15579 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Botanical Garden, 2050 m, 16. v. 1974, leg. J. K. Jonathan (15580 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662CFFFFFF8BF8AD6A07FE81.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Sikkim (Lebong), West Bengal (Darjeeling, Kurseong, Howrah, Kolkata, Singalila National Park) (Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662DFFFFFF8BFE68688CFCA1.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Calcutta, Dum Dum (4994 / 8). 1 spec., India, Uttarakhand, Kumaon, Bhimtaal, 4500 ft. 19.22. ix. 1908 (598 / 19).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662DFFFFFF8BFE68688CFCA1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. South India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha National Park – Basu, 1984); Assam (Sibsagar – Borowiec, 1985, 1999); Meghalaya (West Garo Hills, Balphakram National Park – Borowiec, 2001); Sikkim (Borowiec, 2009); Tripura (Bagma, Shalgara – Basu, 2000 b; Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); Uttarakhand (Bhimtal, Kumaon – Maulik, 1913, 1919); West Bengal (Darjeeling – Mungpu, Jalpaiguri, Kolkata – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662DFFFFFF8BFC8868EFFB84.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Meghalaya (Cherrapunjee – Maulik, 1919; Basu, 2000 a; Nokrek National Park – Borowiec, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (India, Laos, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China) Borowiec, 1999, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662DFFF0FF88FB6C6873FE18.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Maharashtra, Nagpur, 10. ii. 1955, leg. A. P. Kapur (11947 / H 4). 2 spec., India, Maharashtra, Pune, 1996, leg. H. V. Ghate (17457 - 17458 / H 4 a). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ” (826 / 12), 1 spec., Garia, 01. i. 1957, leg. A. P. Kapur (11941 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ” (530 / 12, 4114 / 11, 4697 / 11, 4705 / 11). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Botanical Garden, 8. xi. 1961 (15591 / H 4 A), 2 spec., 10. xi. 1961 (15585 - 15587 / H 4 A), 1 spec., 14. xi. 1961 (15589 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5662DFFF0FF88FB6C6873FE18.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Borowiec, 1990); Arunachal Pradesh (Bhalukpog – Borowiec, 2001); Assam (Sibsagar – Borowiec, 1985); Chhattisgarh (Durg – Kalaichelavan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 f); Goa (Borowiec, 2001); Karnataka (Bengaluru, Coorg, Shimoga, Mysore – Borowiec, 1990, 2001; Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Kerala (Coromandel, Trichy, Vellayani, Perumpadavom, Ezhukone, Karuvarakundu, Thiruvananthapuram “ Trivandrum ”, Kottayam, Kallar Valley, Ponmundi – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec, 1990, 2001; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal – Chandra & Kushwaha, 2013; Gupta & Kushwaha, 2020); Maharashtra (Pune – Ghate et al., 2003); Meghalaya (Jowai, Tura – Borowiec, 2001); Odisha (Puri, Bhubaneshwar, Balighai near Puri, Daitari, Jajpur, Koenjahr – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1985, 1990; Basu & Halder, 1987); Puducherry (Karaikal – Borowiec, 2001); Rajasthan (Keoladev National Park, Bharatpur – George & Venkatraman, 1986; Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Sikkim (Kimoto, 1981); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Coimbatore, Madras, Nilgiri Hills-Cherangade, Annamalai Hills, Kallar – Maulik, 1913; Takizawa, 1985 b, 1986; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Tripura (Barpathri – Basu et al., 1981; Basu, 2000 b; Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); Uttarakhand (Dehradun) (Maulik, 1913, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b); Uttar Pradesh (Hardoi – Srivastava, 2015); West Bengal (Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Bankura, Murshidabad, Nadia – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka) and Palaearctic (China, Japan, India, Nepal, Taiwan) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56622FFF0FF88FDC16A05FD14.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Maharashtra (Ulhas Valley, Kahndala – Ghate et al., 2003). General distribution. Oriental (Sri Lanka, Laos, India, Thailand) (Borowiec, 1999, 2001, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56622FFF0FF8BFCFD6BCCFB66.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Mungphu, Himalayas below 5000 ft, 1987.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56622FFF0FF8BFCFD6BCCFB66.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (North Lakkimpur – Spaeth, 1914 b, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); Sikkim (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Mungpu, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1919; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar, China, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Palaearctic (China) (Borowiec, Borowiec, 1999, 2001, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56622FFF0FF8BFB4B6FEDFA5B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Karnataka (North Kanara – Maulik, 1919); Kerala (Travancore – Boheman, 1854; Thiruvananthapuram “ Trivandrum ” – Maulik, 1919); Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore, Chennai “ Madras ” – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Tripura (Saydabari – Basu et al., 1981). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56622FFF0FF8BFA0E6A07F957.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Uttarakhand (Dehradun – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56622FFF0FF8BF93A6E1BF7C5.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 3 spec., India, Tamil Nadu, Nilgiri Hills, leg. A. K. Weld-Downing (1919 – 1921 / H 2).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56622FFF0FF8BF93A6E1BF7C5.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Kerala (Peermade, Pooparai, Palni Hills – Borowiec, Borowiec, 1999, 2001, 2009); Puducherry (Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Annamalai Hills, Cinchona – Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919; Takizawa & Kimoto, 1990; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF2FF8BFF356873FDD1.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, May-June, 1912, leg. Lord Carmichael (1900 / H 2).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF2FF8BFF356873FDD1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Bihar (Borowiec, 1999); Maharashtra (Khandala – Spaeth, 1914 b, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); Sikkim (Spaeth, 1914 b; Borowiec, Borowiec, 1999, 2001); Tamil Nadu (Shembaganm – Maulik, 1919); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Algarh-Labha – Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Laos, Thailand) and Palaearctic (China, India, Nepal) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF2FF88FDB96FEDFCC2.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Kerala (Ponmundi, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary – Borowiec, 2001); Maharashtra (Satara – Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF2FF8BFCA8697FFAE1.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 4 spec., without locality data, 03. x. 1916, leg. S. Kemp (4425 / H 1, 1071 / 19, 3372 / H 1, 3370 / H 1).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF2FF8BFCA8697FFAE1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 bc); Karnataka (North Kanara – Maulik, 1919); South India (Borowiec, 1997); Sikkim (Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Tamil Nadu (Shenbagnaur, Madura, Nilgiri Hills, Annamalai Hills – Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF2FF8BFCA8697FFAE1.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Spaeth (1914 b) included as C. aspectabilis; Spaeth (1914 c) as C. dorsonotata; and Maulik (1919) as C. aspectabilis and C. dorsonotata.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF2FF8BFAC96FEDFA12.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Madura, Nilgiri Hills, Kodaikanal, Shembagnur – Spaeth, 1914 bc; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF3FF8BF9F86FEDFE69.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 9 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Eden Garden 19. viii. 1968, leg. R. L. Choudhury (15531 / H 4 A). 36 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, 30. iii. 1963, leg. S. Munsi (15534 / H 4 A). 36 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Zoo Garden, 31. iii. 1960, leg. A. P. Kapur (15540 / H 4 A). 3 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, 30. viii. 1960, leg. A. P. Kapur (15541 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Dhapa, 23. viii. 1961, leg. S. Ali (15542 / H 4 A). 9 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Howrah, Sibpur, Botanical Garden, 10. xi. 1961, leg. K. R. R. & S. Ali (15544 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, 27. x. 1965, leg. K. R. R. (15547 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, 31. viii. 1965, leg. K. S. P. & K. V. L. (15549 / H 4 A). 64 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Andul, 28. ix. 1964, leg. G. S. Arora (15551 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Hoogly, Pundooah, 29. i. 1966, leg. K. S. Pradhan (15550 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Barrackpur, 29. ix. 1965, leg. O. B. Chhotani (15559 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Uttar Pradesh, Hindon River, W. Ghaziabad, 04. x. 1985, leg. C. W. & L. B. O' Brien (17264 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56620FFF3FF8BF9F86FEDFE69.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Rajmehal, Bengal (Maulik, 1913); Chhattisgarh (Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary – Chandra et al., 2018 a, 2018 b); Maharashtra (Mumbai “ Bombay ” – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); Punjab (Singh et al., 1985; Gupta et al., 2019); Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi, Lucknow, Shahjehanpur, Mahoba, Chitrakoot – Srivastava, 2015); West Bengal (Kolkata) (Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56621FFF3FF8BFE5F693BFC58.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 14 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Bhilai, leg. K. K. Verma (25768 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56621FFF3FF8BFE5F693BFC58.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Bihar (Katihar, Purnea – Maulik, 1919); Chhattisgarh (Durg – Kalaichelavan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 f); Haryana (Badkhal Lake – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Ghosh et al., 2020); Karnataka (Dharwar) (Spaeth, 1914 b); Madhya Pradesh (Panna National Park – Borowiec, 2001); Maharashtra (Pune, Ulhas Valley, Khandala, Satara, Wai – Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Puducherry (Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919); Punjab (Ludhiana – Singh et al., 1985; Gupta et al., 2019; Singh & Sharma, 2014); Tamil Nadu (Trichinopoly, Coimbatore, Chennai “ Madras ”, Salem – Spaeth, 1914 b; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991 – Borowiec, 2001); Uttarakhand (Narendra Nagar – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (India, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56621FFF3FF8BFC016FEDFB57.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Doddabetta Sanctuary, Nilgiri Hills, Udagamandalam, Ooty – Borowiec & Ghate, 2004). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56621FFF3FF8BFB396FEDFA4F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Maharashtra (Satara, Bhimashankar – Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 b, Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56621FFF3FF8BFA326896F8DC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Himalaya (Spaeth, 1914 c); Maharashtra (Mumbai “ Bombay ”, Khandala – Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919); Sikkim (Kimoto, 1981); Tamil Nadu (Chennai “ Madras ” – Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919); Tripura (Bagabasa – Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); Uttar Pradesh (Borowiec, 1999); Uttarakhand (Badrinath – Borowiec, 2001); West Bengal (Darjeeling – Kurseong, Barway – Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (India, Laos) and Palaearctic (China, India, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56621FFF3FF8BF8846FEDF7EE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BFF366FEDFE97.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BFE7B68EFFC71.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Sikkim, 19. iii. 1959, leg. J. A. G. K. Menon (3416 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BFE7B68EFFC71.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Himachal Pradesh (Shimla – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Karnataka (Mysore, Shimmoga – Borowiec, 2001); Sikkim (Vazirani, 1972); Tamil Nadu (Shembagnur, Madura, Chennai “ Madras ”, Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 b; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Uttarakhand (Mussoorie, Almora, Chaubattia, Barkot – Boheman, 1854; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014). General distribution. Oriental (Indonesia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, India, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BFE7B68EFFC71.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Spaeth (1914 b) Maulik (1919) included as C. petulans.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BFC5A6FE1FACF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Dirang, Bhalukpog) and Meghalaya (Tura) (Borowiec, 2009). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BFC5A6FE1FACF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Punjab and Chandigarh (Pajni & Bansal, 1977). General distribution. Oriental (India, Sri Lanka) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BFAB46E4AF9FD.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (North Kanara – Maulik, 1919); Maharashtra (Mumbai “ Bombay ”, Pune – Lonavla, Amba Valley – Borowiec, 1999, 2001; Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007). General distribution. Oriental (India) and Palaearctic (China) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BF9A56970F8CF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Sikkim, Maharashtra (Mumbai “ Bombay ”, Khandala), Uttarakhand (Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024) and West Bengal (Kurseong) (Spaeth, 1914 b, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56626FFF4FF8BF8B36970F7FE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Manipur (Maulik, 1923). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (China, India, Myanmar) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56627FFF5FF8BFF366EC4FE97.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Mishimi Hills). General distribution. Palaearctic (India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56627FFF5FF8BFE7B693BFD86.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. North India (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Palaearctic (China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56627FFF5FF8BFD6D6985FCC9.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Mysore, Shimoga, Agumbe Ghat – Borowiec & Świętojańska, 1996). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56627FFF5FF8BFCB26BCCFBFF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Uttarakhand (Bhimtal – Borowiec, 2001). General distribution. Palaearctic (India, Nepal) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56627FFF5FF8BFBA36F2AF8C9.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Chhattisgarh: Dhamtari, Gaheur Sighar, 03. iv. 1995, leg. S. K. Gupta (23338 / H 4 A). 16 spec., India, West Bengal, Mahanadi, 1255 m, 28. iv. 1971, leg. A. R. Bhaumik (15565 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Botanical Garden, 16. v. 1974, leg. J. K. Jonathan (15569 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Rangpo, 08. iv. 1973, leg. H. S. Sharma (15570 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kurseong, 1745 m, 15. v. 1979, leg. M. S. Shishodia (15571 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56627FFF5FF8BFBA36F2AF8C9.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Indian Himalaya (Spaeth, 1914 b, 1914 c); Arunachal Pradesh (Dirang – Borowiec, 2009); Assam (Kaziranga, Umrongso – Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 2001); Bihar (Palamou National Park – Borowiec, 2001); Chhattisgarh (Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve – Chandra et al., 2018 a, c); Haryana (Kalka), Himachal Pradesh (Shimla, Chopal, Solan, Manali – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1985; Takizawa, 1983, 1985 a; Chandra et al., 2021); Karnataka (Shimoga – Borowiec, 1999); Kerala (Kothmanglam – Borowiec, 2009); Meghalaya (Shillong, Tura – Borowiec, 1985, 2001); Odisha (Bhubneshwar – Borowiec, 1985); Sikkim (Gangtok – Kimoto, 1981); Tamil Nadu (Kumli – Borowiec, 2001); Uttarakhand (Almora, Kumaon, Bhimtal, Dehradun, Sahastradhara, Barkot, Nangaon, Sattal, Bhimtal, Karnaprayag, Mussorie, Rishikesh – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1985, 1990, 2001, 2009); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Gharap, Goomti, Kolkata, Murshidabad – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1999; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56627FFF5FF8BF8B26FEDF7F8.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Chennai, “ Madras ”, Annamalai Hills, Cinchona – Borowiec & Ghate, 2004). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56625FFF7FF8BFF356FEDFE7B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Chennai, “ Madras ”, Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 b, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56625FFF7FF8BFE2E6FEDFD95.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Madurai, Kodaikanal, Kalakkadu – Borowiec, 1999, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56625FFF7FF8BFD7B69ADFB16.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 10 spec., India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Tung, 25. iii. 1978, leg. C. R. Basu (15572 - 15575 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56625FFF7FF8BFD7B69ADFB16.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Assam (Guahati – Borowiec, 1985); Chhattisgarh (Durg – Kalaichelavan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 f); Kerala (Trichur – Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Maharashtra (Pune – Ghate et al., 2003); Meghalaya (Garo Hills, East Garo Hills – Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a); Sikkim (Takizawa, 1985 a; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Uttarakhand (Bhimtal, Kumaon – Maulik, 1919); Uttar Pradesh (Ghaziabad – Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Mungpu, Kolkata, Salt Lake, Nalban – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, India, Nepal) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56625FFF7FF8BFD7B69ADFB16.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Maulik (1919) included as C. pusillula.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56625FFF7FF8BFAFA6AE3F8A2.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 spec., India, Meghalaya, Garo Hills, Tura, 1200 - 1500 ft., 07. viii. 1917, leg. S. W. Kemp (6836 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Meghalaya, Khasi Hills, Umsing, 03. iv. 1991, leg. S. K. Saha (16207 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Kameng, N. E. F. A., 15. v. 1961, leg. K. C. Jairamkrishna (2188 / H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha, Hornbill, 14. iv. 1981, leg. S. Biswas (17201 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56625FFF7FF8BFAFA6AE3F8A2.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Umrongso – Spaeth, 1914 b, Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2001); Arunachal Pradesh (Kameng, Ankaling, Bhalukpog, Namdapha National Park – Vazirani, 1972; Basu, 1984; Borowiec, 2001); Bihar (Borowiec, 1999); Meghalaya (Shillong, West Garo Hills, Tura, Nokrek National Park, Ri-Bhoi, Umsning – Takizawa, 1983; Borowiec, 2001; Basu, 2000 a); Sikkim (Spaeth, 1914 b, Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Mungpu, Bathan, Ralie – Spaeth, 1914 b, Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1990). General distribution. Oriental (India) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56625FFF7FF8BF8966E10F7FC.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (North Kanara: Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF8BFF356FEDFE92.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Meghalaya (Cherrapunjee). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF8BFE786E4CFD7C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore – Takizawa, 1985 b); West Bengal (Buxa Tiger Reserve – Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014). General distribution. Oriental (India, Sri Lanka) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF8BFE786E4CFD7C.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Raychaudhuri & Saha (2014) included this species from West Bengal as Cassida horni.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF8BFD2668EFFC4A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Umroingso – Borowiec, 2001); Meghalaya (Shillong, Tura – Borowiec, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (India, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China) (Borowiec, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF88FC3F6F60FB21.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands) (Borowiec, 1999, 2001, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF8BFB096FE4F9EF.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Tamil Nadu, Palni Hills, 23. ix. 1923, leg. S. Kemp (8961 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF8BFB096FE4F9EF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Chhattisgarh (Durg – Kalaichelavan & Verma, 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 f); Puducherry (Karikal), Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Coimbatore, Chennai “ Madras ”, Palni Hills) (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF8BF9D36E43F919.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Manipur (Maulik, 1923). General distribution. Oriental (Indonesia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, Taiwan) (Borowiec, 1999, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661AFFC8FF8BF8C06F6BF7F0.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Belgaum – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Kerala (Peermade – Borowiec, 1990); Meghalaya (Shillong, Khasi Hills – Borowiec, 1990). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia) and Palaearctic (China, Nepal, Taiwan) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661BFFC9FF8BFF356FEDFE5B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Goa (Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Karnataka (Shimoga, Mysore – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Maharashtra (Kanheri, Satara, Bhimashankar – Borowiec, 1990; Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 b, Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661BFFC9FF8BFE0F6FEDFD69.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661BFFC9FF8BFD516FEDFCBF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661BFFC9FF8BFC636FEDFBCD.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Kerala (Barwag, Malabar, Mahe). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661BFFC9FF8BFBB56FEDFB12.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Kanara – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661BFFC9FF8BFAC76FE5FA0D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam, Sikkim, and West Bengal (Darjeeling – Gopaldhara, Rungbong Valley) (Sekerka, 2011; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661BFFC9FF8BF9F46FECF938.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. West Bengal (Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661BFFC9FF88F8E26EEDF7F3.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Kanara, Belgaum, Coorg, Mysore – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990, 2001); Kerala (Peermade, Cardamom Hills, Tekkady, Pambayiar – Borowiec, 1990, 2001); Maharashtra (Kanheri – Borowiec, 1990); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Chennai “ Madras ”, Nadugani, Coonoor, Kodaikanal, Mahabaleshwar – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56618FFCAFF8BFA476E19F970.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 specimen from Kanara without further data.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56618FFCAFF8BFA476E19F970.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Maharashtra (Pune – Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Kotagii, “ Madras ” Chennai – Borowiec, 1990, 2001); Uttarakhand (Rishikesh – Borowiec, 2001). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56618FFCAFF8BFF366E5DFAAE.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Bihar: Dinapur, 23. i. 1915, leg. Caunte, det., S. Maulik (4101 / 21). 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Balighat, Nr. Puri, 16. viii. 1917, leg. N. A & F. G. H., det., Maulik (1079 / 19). 5 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, 11. viii. 1954, leg. A. Sarkar (9730 / H 4, 9734 - 9738 / H 4). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, North Bengal, Bhogaon, 22. xii. 1909, leg. C. Palva (1068 / 19). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, 22. xii. 1909, leg. C. Palva, det., S. Maulik (1637 / 19); 1 spec., India, West Bengal, leg. Ranehi Irvine., det., Maulik (18003 / 18). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata “ Calcutta ” Dum Dum, leg. G. S. Patterson, det., Maulik (4993 / 8). 1 spec., det., Maulik (4104 / 10). 1 spec., 1914, det., S. Maulik (4103 / 12). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Kolkata, 06.1914, leg. F. H., det., S. Maulik (4098 / 21).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56618FFCAFF8BFF366E5DFAAE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Dirang, Etalin – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Assam (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Bihar (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Chhattisgarh (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Himachal Pradesh (Shimla, Solan, Chail, Chopal-Khangna – Kimoto, 1981; Takizawa, 1983, 1985 b; Borowiec, 1985; Chandra et al., 2021); Karnataka (Coorg, Shimoga, Agumbe Ghat, Mysore, Shimoga – Borowiec, 1990, 2001); Kerala (Cochin, Parambikulam, Kottayam – Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1987; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Maharashtra (Kanheri, Bhimashankar, Lonavala, Kas, Amboli, Pune – Lonavla, Bhushi Dam – Borowiec, 1990; Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec, 2001, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Meghalaya (Shillong, West Garo Hills, Tura, East Khasi Hills, Cherrapunji – Maulik, 1919; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001); Odisha (Balighat); Puducherry (Karaikal – Takizawa & Kimoto, 1990); Punjab (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Sikkim (Spaeth, 1914 b, Spaeth, 1914 c; Kimoto, 1981); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri, Salem, Annamalai Hills, Kotagiri – Spaeth, 1914 b, Spaeth, 1914 c. Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Uttarakhand (Almora, Kumaon, Ranikhet, Bhimtal, Uttarkashi, Mussorie, Garhwal, Joshimath, Kumaon, Karnaprayag, Badrinath, Gaurikund, Rishikesh – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Takizawa, 1983, 1985 b; Borowiec, 1985, 1999, 2001); Uttar Pradesh (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); West Bengal (Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Ghoom, Pareshnath, Kolkata “ Calcutta ”, Sarda, Buxa Tiger Reserve – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Borowiec, 1990, 1997; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007; Raychaudhuri & Saha, 2014; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Myanmar, Pakistan) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56618FFCAFF8BFF366E5DFAAE.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Spaeth (1914 bc), Borowiec (1997) and Borowiec (1985) as included as Cassida syrtica.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56618FFCAFF8BF90C6FEDF869.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56618FFCBFF8BF8516FD1FEA4.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 3 spec., India, Andaman Islands (5247 / 5).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56618FFCBFF8BF8516FD1FEA4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands, Nicobar Islands – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Spaeth, 1914 c); Karnataka (Mysore, Coorg – Borowiec, 1990). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56619FFCBFF8BFE8D68A5FC14.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Chhattisgarh (Durg – Chandra et al., 2018 f); Karnataka (Bengaluru, Belgaum, Shimoga, Mysore – Maulik, 1913, 1916; Takizawa, 1987; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Kerala (Kottayam, Annamalai Hills, Tonslip, Munnar, Kunchapanay, Thiruvananthapuram “ Trivandrum ”, Thrissur – Maulik, 1916, 1919; Takizawa, 1987; Borowiec, 1990, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Maharashtra (Pune, Satara, Wai – Maulik, 1913, 1916; Borowiec, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007; Pune – Ghate et al., 2003); Odisha (Chatarpur, Ganjam – Maulik, 1913); Puducherry (Karaikal, Neffapakkam – Takizawa & Kimoto, 1990; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Tamil Nadu (“ Madras ” Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirachi, Pudukkottai, Kodaikanal, Madurai, Nilgiri, Manaparas, Annamalai Hills, Mardhumalai, Jawad, Palghat, Walayar, Theni, Madhavaram – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b, 1987; Takizawa & Kimoto, 1990; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 1985, 1990, 2001, 2009); West Bengal (“ Calcutta ” Kolkata – Maulik, 1913). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56619FFCBFF8BFE8D68A5FC14.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Maulik (1913, 1916) included as C. promiscua; Maulik (1916) as Coptocycla bipunctipennis; Maulik (1913) as C. sexmaculata; Maulik (1919) as Chirida bipunctata.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56619FFCBFF8BFBFE6970FACF.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Maharashtra (Pune, Lonavla, Junnar – Borowiec, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007; Ghate et al., 2003); Kerala (Kottayam – Peermade – Borowiec, 1990); Tamil Nadu (Tharangambadi “ Tranquebar ” – Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (India) and Palaearctic (China, Pakistan) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56619FFCBFF8BFAB36FEDFA1D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Mysore, Coorg – Borowiec, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56619FFCBFF8BF9C56FEDF90F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Coorg – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919); Kerala (Borowiec, 1999); Tamil Nadu (Anamalai Hills, Nilgiri Hills – Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56619FFCBFF8BF8F26FF9F7E9.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Puducherry (Karaikal – Borowiec, 2001); South India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Tamil Nadu (Pudukotai – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (India, Sri Lanka) (Borowiec, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56619FFCBFF8BF8F26FF9F7E9.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Spaeth (1914 c) included this species from South India as Cassida ornata.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661EFFCCFF8BFF356899FD82.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Jamiri-Sessa – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Assam (Kaziranga – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981); Meghalaya (Tura – Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001, 2009); Sikkim (Maulik, 1919; Gopaldhara, Rungbong Valley – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); West Bengal (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 2001, 2009; Nurbong, Mahanuddi Vy., Darjieling – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024). General distribution. Oriental and Palaearctic (India, Myanmar) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661EFFCCFF8BFF356899FD82.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Maulik (1919) included material from Sikkim as C. scalaris.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661EFFCCFF8BFD776FEDFCB9.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Chhattisgarh (Durg – Kalaichelvan et al., 2005; Chandra et al., 2018 f); Maharashtra (Satara, Wai, Mahabaleshwar – Borowiec & Ghate, 1999; Ghate et al., 2003; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661EFFCCFF8BFC6F6FEDFB44.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Shimoga, Mysore – Takizawa, 1987; Coorg, Mysore – Borowiec, 1990, 2001); Kerala (Travancore – Maulik, 1919; Spaeth, 1919; Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Ponmundi – Takizawa, 1983, 1985 b; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Tamil Nadu (Kumli – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661EFFCCFF8BFB2D6FD5FA5D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. N. E. India (Borowiec, 1999, 2001, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (India, Indonesia, Laos Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661EFFCCFF8BFA046FEDF96F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Maharashtra (Rehekuri Sanctuary, Ahmednagar – Ghate et al., 2003). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661EFFCCFF8BF9516A04F7FD.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Andaman Islands – Maulik, 1919); Assam (Sibsagar – Borowiec, 1985); Meghalaya (Shillong, Mangaldai, East Garo Hills – Williumnagar, Tura – Maulik, 1919; Basu, 2000 a); Tripura (Belonia – Basu, 2000 b; Baibeloni – Agarwala & Bhattacharjee, 2012); West Bengal (Gopaldhara, Rungbong Valley – Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (Indonesia, India, Laos Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, India) (Borowiec, 2001, 2009; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCDFF8BFF356F24FD83.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 spec., India, Kerala, Cochin State, Parambikulam, 16. ix. 1914, leg. F. H. Gravely (4049 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCDFF8BFF356F24FD83.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Coorg, Shimoga, Coorg, Mysore, Nandi Hills); Kerala (Parambikulum, Cochin, Kochi, Pooparai); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Nilgiri Hills, Anaimalai Hills, Coimbatore) (Maulik, 1919; Borowiec, 1990; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 1999, 2001, 2009; Borowiec & Ghate, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (India) and Palaearctic (Pakistan) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCDFF8BFF356F24FD83.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Maulik (1919) included this species from Tamil Nadu as C. binduta.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCDFF8BFD766873FB35.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Meghalaya, West Khasi Hills, Mowing, 03. v. 1968, leg. R. K. Varshney, det. C. R. Basu (16230 H 4 A). 1 spec, India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Sambalpur, 27. ix. 1972, leg. S. Khera, det. C. R. Basu (16965 H 4 A). 3 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Sambalpur, 06. xi. 1972, leg. J. M. Julka, det. C. R. Basu (16966 H 4 A). 2 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Titlagarh, 08. ix. 1994, leg. J. M. Julka, det. C. R. Basu (16970 H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCDFF8BFD766873FB35.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Himalaya (Spaeth, 1914 c); Assam (Sibsagar, Umrongso – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Borowiec, 1999, 2001); Madhya Pradesh (Chandra & Kushwaha, 2013); Meghalaya (Nokrek National Park, Tura – Borowiec, 1999, 2001; West Khasi Hills; Mawblang – Basu, 2000 a); Odisha (Sambalpur, Balangir – Basu & Halder, 1987; Titlagarh – Borowiec, 1999, 2001); Sikkim (Kimoto, 1981); Uttar Pradesh (Mahoba – Srivastava, 2015); West Bengal (Darjeeling – Mungpu, “ Calcutta ” Kolkata – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (India, Malaysia, Thailand) and Palaearctic (Bhutan, India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCDFF88FB1D6F74FA0C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Kerala (Pooparai, Munnar, Eravikulum, Pampadum Shola National Park – Borowiec, 1990, 2009); Puducherry (Karaikal), Tamil Nadu (Shembaganur, Cinchona, Annamalai Hills, Mugar) (Borowiec, 1999, 2001; Takizawa & Kimoto, 1990; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991). General distribution. Oriental (India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCDFF8BF9F66F74F893.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 spec., India, Karnataka, Belgaum, Talawade, Castle Rock, 3 - 10. x. 1916, leg. S. Kemp det. S. Maulik (4426 / H 1 4427 / H 1).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCDFF8BF9F66F74F893.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (North Kanara – Maulik, 1919); Kerala (Munnar Kallar Valley, Quilon – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Maharashtra (Pune – Telewadi, Pune – Sinhagrh, Telegaon, Bhimashankar, Lonavala – Maulik, 1919; Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills, Annamalai Hills – Weise, 1905; Spaeth, 1914 c; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001). General distribution. Oriental (India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCEFF8BF8466F74FEA4.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 3 spec., det. S. Maulik (3404 / 13, 3405 / 13, 3406 / 13).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661FFFCEFF8BF8466F74FEA4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Karnataka (Mysore – Chikmaglur – Borowiec, 1990); Maharashtra (Satara, Wai Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007; Sinhagarh – Ghate et al., 2003); Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills – Maulik, 1919). General distribution. Oriental (India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661CFFCEFF8BFE716FFBFC2D.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 4 spec., India, Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, Narmada Road, 9. viii. 1960 leg. S. Chakraborty (2876 / H 4 A, 2877 / H 4 A, 2878 / H 4 A, 2879 / H 4 A). 4 spec., India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, May-June, 1912, leg. Lord Carmichel (1872 / H 4).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661CFFCEFF8BFE716FFBFC2D.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Arunachal Pradesh (Dirang – Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); Assam (Maulik, 1919); Chhattisgarh (Durg – Chandra et al., 2018 f); Himachal Pradesh (Solan – Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec, 1985); Madhya Pradesh (Chandra & Kushwaha, 2013); Maharashtra (Maulik, 1919); Meghalaya (Jaintia Hills – Nartiana, Jowai Dawki, East Khasi Hills – Shillong – Basu, 2000 a); Punjab, Chandigarh – Pajni & Bansal, 1977; Gupta et al., 2019); Sikkim (Spaeth, 1914 b, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Kimoto, 1981); Uttarakahnd (Mussoorie, Barkot – Borowiec, 1990, 2001, 2009; Bhimtal – Kimoto, 1981); West Bengal (Darjeeling – Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1989). General distribution. Oriental (India, Laos, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, Nepal) (Chen et al., 1986; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661CFFCEFF8BFBC76F29F9D9.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 8 spec., India, Chhattisgarh, Bhilai, leg K. K. Verma’s Donation., det. K. K. Verma (25641 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Bhubaneshwar, det. C. R. Basu (16986 / H 4 A). 1 spec., India, West Bengal, Murshidabad (3992 / 8).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661CFFCEFF8BFBC76F29F9D9.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. India (Spaeth, 1914 c); Kerala; Odisha (Bhubhneshwar – Basu & Halder, 1987); Puducherry (Neffapakkam, Karaikal – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2001); Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore, Chennai, Kollkar, Madura, Niligiri Hills – Maulik, 1919; Takizawa, 1985 b; Coimbatore – Takizawa & Kimoto, 1990; Pudukkotai – Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991); Uttarakhand (Nanital – Maulik, 1913; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024); West Bengal (Murshidabad, “ Calcutta ” Kolkata, Bhogaon, Murshidabad – Maulik, 1913, 1919; Ghosh et al., 2023). General distribution. Oriental (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan) and Palaearctic (India, Nepal) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661CFFCEFF8BFBC76F29F9D9.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Maulik (1913) included this species from West Bengal as C. obscura.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661CFFCEFF8BF9826851F7E9.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 1 spec., India, Odisha “ Orissa ”, Bhubaneshwar, det. C. R. Basu (16985 / H 4 A).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C5661CFFCEFF8BF9826851F7E9.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Bihar (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Chhattisgarh (Durg – Chandra et al., 2018 f); Madhya Pradesh (Rawat & Modi, 1972); Maharashtra (Nagpur – Maulik, 1919; Pune, Pashan – Ghate et al., 2003; Satara, Wai – Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007); Odisha (Bhubhneshwar, Sambalpur – Basu & Halder, 1987); Punjab (Chandigarh – Pajni & Bansal, 1977; Gupta et al., 2019); Uttarakhand (Nainital, Almora – Maulik, 1919; Karnaprayag – Borowiec, 2001); Uttar Pradesh (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2007). General distribution. Oriental (India, Pakistan) and Palaearctic (Nepal, India) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56612FFC0FF8BFEE7693BFD82.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 spec., India, Maharashtra, Nagpur, 1. vii. 1916, leg. E. D. Abreu.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56612FFC0FF8BFEE7693BFD82.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Chhota Nagpur (Maulik, 1919); Central Province (Nagpur – Maulik, 1919); Chhattisgarh (Durg – Chandra et al., 2018 f); Tamil Nadu (Chennai “ Madras ”, Coimbatore, Madurai – Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec & Takizawa, 1991; Borowiec, 2009); Maharashtra (Pashan, Baner, Pune – Ghate et al., 2003); General distribution. Oriental (Bangladesh, India) and Palaearctic (Pakistan) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56612FFC0FF8BFD0A692BFC52.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Kallar, Nilgiri – Takizawa, 1985 b; Borowiec, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (Borneo, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam) (Maulik, 1919; Mohamedsaid, 2006; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56612FFC0FF8BFBE96BCCFAF8.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. NE India (Borowiec, 2001, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan) (Borowiec, 1999; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56612FFC0FF88FAA16A07F963.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. 2 spec., det. S. Maulik (765 / 19, 1989 / 19).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56612FFC0FF88FAA16A07F963.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Umrongso), Meghalaya (Khasi Hills, Nokrek National Park) (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919; Basu, 2000 a; Borowiec, 2001, 2009). General distribution. Oriental (Bangladesh, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam) and Palaearctic (China, Taiwan) (Borowiec, 1985, 1999, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024; Sekerka & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56612FFC0FF8BF9386FDDF7FE.taxon	distribution	Distribution in India. Assam (Patkay) (Spaeth, 1926 c; Borowiec, 1999). General distribution. Oriental (endemic to India) (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024). Excluded species Seven species from six genera have been excluded from the Indian fauna due to several reasons, primarily misidentification, mislabeling, or historical taxonomic misinterpretations.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56613FFC1FF8BF9646903F8A8.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This species is endemic to Philippines and records from India (Maulik, 1919) are based on mislabeled specimens (Borowiec, 2009).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56613FFC2FF8BF8916F28F922.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Record from “ India orientalis ” by Maulik (1919) is based on misinterpreation of terra typica of this taxon. It was described from “ Malacca Indiae orientalis ”, a region of Malaysia (in XIX Century the term India Orientalis covered the area from true India to Western Indonesia).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56610FFC2FF8BF9176A0BF7C7.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The record of this species from India, specifically West Bengal (" Calcutta " Kolkata - Maulik, 1913), is based on misidentification. Its occurrence in India is considered unlikely given its known general distribution.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56611FFC3FF8BFF376FBCFE70.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The records from India (Spaeth, 1914 c; Maulik, 1919) are based on misidentification. This species is endemic to Philippines (Świętojańska, 2001; Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56611FFC3FF8BFE5B6FF6FD26.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Records of this species from India (West Bengal, " Calcutta " Kolkata; Odisha, Chilika; and Karnataka, Bengaluru – Maulik, 1913) are based on misidentification. This species is only found in Indonesia and the continental state of Malaysia (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56611FFC3FF8BFD0E6A1AFC16.taxon	discussion	Remarks. This is a synonym of Palaearctic Hypocassida subferruginea (Schrank, 1776) and was erroneously described from Madras based on the mislabeled specimen (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024). The specimens recorded from Tamil Nadu (Chennai, formerly Madras – Boheman, 1854; Maulik, 1919) have been misidentified.	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
03BC87C56611FFC3FF8BFBFD6A04FAC4.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The record by Maulik (1923) from India, which identified the species as C. dimbakar, was likely based on an introduced specimen that did not succeed in establishing a population (Borowiec & Świętojańska, 2024).	en	Gupta, Devanshu, Ghosh, Priyanka, Wani, Irtiza, Bhunia, Debika, Sonali, Shipra, Kumar, Vivek (2025): A comprehensive checklist and geographic distribution of Tortoise beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (3): 543-600, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.3.543, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.3.543
