Cassidinae sp. (Tortoise Beetle sp.)

Description:

According to Auke Hielkema, founder and administrator at Guianas Nature Forum (GNS), this is a beetle within the subfamily Cassidinae.
The photo shows a female with larvae.

Agua Clara, Buenaventura area, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, 17 June 2016

Species:
Cassidinae sp. (Tortoise Beetle sp.)
Scientific Name:
Cassidinae sp.
Dutch Name:
Schildpadkever sp.
Family Name:
Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
Type of animal:
Beetles (Coleoptera)
Place/Location:
Agua Clara, Buenaventura area, Valle del Cauca
Country/State:
Colombia
Continent/Region:
South America