Aspidimorpha miliaris

Aspidimorpha miliaris is a widespread Asian species of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. The genus name is frequently misspelled as "Aspidomorpha", due to an unjustified spelling change in 1848.

Description
This species reaches about 15 mm  in length. Larvae have a gregarious habit and feed on Ipomoea species, with potentially dangerous impact on crops.

Distribution
Aspidimorpha miliaris occurs throughout SE Asia and India. This beetle group is oftentimes found synonymous with populations of Aspidimorpha Sanctaecrucis on I. carnea.