Bassareus lituratus
(Fabricius, 1801)
Bassareus lituratus is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with records from Ontario, Canada. The species has been documented in 151 iNaturalist observations. As a member of the Bassareus, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles that construct protective cases from excrement and shed skins.
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How to pronounce Bassareus lituratus: //bæsˈsɛəri.əs lɪtʊˈreɪtəs//
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Distribution
North America, including Ontario, Canada.