Cryptocephalus pumilus
Haldeman, 1849
Pale Coastal Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus pumilus is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Haldeman in 1849. It is known from North America, with iNaturalist observations suggesting it may be associated with coastal or near-coastal based on its . Like other members of the Cryptocephalus, construct protective cases from fecal material and shed that cover the . The species is part of a large genus of leaf beetles, many of which are associated with specific plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptocephalus pumilus: /ˌkɹɪptoʊˈsɛfələs ˈpjuːmɪləs/
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Distribution
North America. The has been recorded from the United States and Canada, with iNaturalist observations suggesting potential association with coastal regions, though precise locality data is limited in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'pumilus' is Latin for 'dwarf' or 'small', likely referring to the relatively small size of this compared to . The 'Pale Coastal Cryptocephalus' suggests morphological and ecological characteristics, though the extent of coastal association requires verification.
Data limitations
Available sources provide minimal specific information about this . The Wikipedia entry is extremely brief, and the iNaturalist record shows only 30 observations with limited detail. No dedicated taxonomic revisions or ecological studies of C. pumilus were found in the provided sources.