Cryptocephalus insertus

Haldeman, 1849

Inserted Case-bearing Leaf Beetle

Cryptocephalus insertus is a of case-bearing in the . It is found in North America, with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario in Canada. The species was described by Haldeman in 1849. As a member of the Cryptocephalus, it shares the characteristic of that construct portable cases from their own fecal material and shed skins.

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How to pronounce Cryptocephalus insertus: /ˌkrɪptoʊˈsɛfələs ɪnˈsɜrtəs/

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North America; specifically recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario in Canada.

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