Cryptocephalus cerinus
B. White, 1937
Cryptocephalus cerinus is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by B. White in 1937 and includes two recognized : C. c. cerinus and C. c. nevadensis. As a member of the Cryptocephalus, and larvae construct and carry protective cases from their own fecal material and shed skins, a distinctive trait of the group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptocephalus cerinus: //ˌkrɪptoʊˈsɛfələs sɛˈraɪnəs//
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Distribution
North America. The occurs across the continent with showing geographic partitioning: C. c. cerinus and C. c. nevadensis.
Similar Taxa
- Cryptocephalus cerinus cerinusNominate described by B. White, 1937, distinguished by geographic distribution
- Cryptocephalus cerinus nevadensis described by B. White, 1937, occurring in the Nevada region