Anomoea rufifrons

(Lacordaire, 1848)

Brick and Black Anomoea

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Anomoea rufifrons is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, characterized by its distinctive brick-red and black coloration. The occurs across Central America and North America, with over 660 documented observations on iNaturalist. As a member of the Cryptocephalinae, it exhibits the typical case-bearing where larvae construct protective coverings from fecal material and plant debris.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anomoea rufifrons: /əˈnoʊmiə ˈruːfɪfrɒnz/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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