Urodera crucifera
Lacordaire, 1848
Urodera crucifera is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was described by Lacordaire in 1848. Two are recognized: Urodera crucifera crucifera and Urodera crucifera texana (described by Schaeffer, 1919).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Urodera crucifera: /ˌjʊərəˈdɛrə ˈkruːsɪˌfɪərə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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