Cryptocephalus quercus
Schaeffer, 1906
Cryptocephalus quercus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1906. The specific epithet 'quercus' refers to oak, suggesting an association with Quercus . It is found in North America, though detailed natural history information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptocephalus quercus: //ˌkrɪptoʊˈsɛfələs ˈkwɛrkəs//
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse, with the documented from limited collecting events.
Host Associations
- Quercus - probableSpecific epithet 'quercus' and -level association with oaks inferred, though direct records are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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