Bassareus detritus
(Olivier, 1808)
Bassareus detritus is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a of small leaf beetles, with 'detritus' possibly referring to its association with decaying plant material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bassareus detritus: //bəˈsɛəɹiəs dɪˈtraɪtəs//
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Distribution
North America
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'detritus' is Latin for debris or decaying matter, which may indicate ecological associations with detrital environments or feeding habits, though this has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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