Cryptocephalus texanus
Schaeffer, 1933
Texas Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus texanus is a of case-bearing in the , first described by Schaeffer in 1933. As a member of the Cryptocephalus, it possesses the characteristic hardened larval case formed from fecal material and shed . The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the southern United States. Like other members of its genus, are small, rounded leaf beetles with enlarged hind adapted for jumping.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptocephalus texanus: /ˌkrɪptoʊˈsɛfələs tɛkˈseɪnəs/
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Distribution
North America, with occurrence records from the southern United States including Texas
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Tracking Tetraopes texanus with Terry | Beetles In The Bush
- The Texas Prick | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: More Insects From Sunflowers
- Apiaceae | Beetles In The Bush