Cryptocephalus falli

Schöller, 2002

Fall's Florida Cryptocephalus

Cryptocephalus falli is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It was described by Schöller in 2002. The species is found in North America. As a member of the Cryptocephalus, it belongs to a group commonly known as case-bearing leaf beetles, where larvae construct protective cases from their own excrement and shed skins.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cryptocephalus falli: /ˌkɹɪptoʊˈsɛfələs ˈfælaɪ/

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Distribution

North America. Specific distribution details within this range are not well documented.

Life Cycle

As a Cryptocephalus , the larval stage likely involves case-bearing where larvae construct protective portable cases using fecal material and , though this has not been specifically documented for C. falli.

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Nomenclature

The epithet 'falli' honors Henry Clinton Fall (1862-1939), an American entomologist known for his work on Coleoptera, particularly the fauna of New England and the western United States.

Taxonomic Note

The was described relatively recently (2002), which may explain the limited available information. Many Cryptocephalus species remain poorly studied, with identification often requiring examination of male genitalia.