Cryptocephalus incertus
Olivier, 1808
Uncertain Case-bearing Leaf Beetle
Cryptocephalus incertus is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. The species was described by Olivier in 1808. As a member of the Cryptocephalus, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles known for their distinctive case-bearing , where larvae construct and carry protective cases from their own fecal material and plant debris.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptocephalus incertus: /ˌkrɪp.toʊˈsɛf.ə.ləs ɪnˈsɜr.təs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records include Ontario and Québec, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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