Erepsocassis
Spaeth, 1936
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1Erepsocassis is a of tortoise beetles established by Spaeth in 1936. It belongs to the Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae, and tribe Cassidini. The genus contains a single described , E. rubella. Members of this group are characterized by their domed, tortoise-like body form typical of the subfamily Cassidinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erepsocassis: //ˌɛrɛpsoʊˈkæsɪs//
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Identification
As a , Erepsocassis can be distinguished from other Cassidini genera by the unique combination of characters defining E. rubella. Generic-level identification requires examination of structural features such as body outline, elytral punctation, and antennal structure relative to other Cassidini tortoise beetles. The single status means any specimen assigned to this genus is referable to E. rubella.
Distribution
The distribution of Erepsocassis is limited to that of its sole E. rubella; specific range data for the as a whole is not separately documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cassidini generaErepsocassis shares the tribe Cassidini with numerous other tortoise beetle , differing in specific structural characters established by Spaeth (1936).
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Taxonomic status
Erepsocassis is , containing only E. rubella. The was described by German entomologist Fritz Spaeth in 1936.