Cryptocephalus tinctus
LeConte, 1880
Tinged Case-bearing Leaf Beetle
Cryptocephalus tinctus is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America, with records from the United States and Canada including Québec. As a member of the Cryptocephalus, it possesses the characteristic case-bearing habit where larvae construct portable cases from fecal material and shed . The specific epithet "tinctus" (Latin for "tinged" or "dyed") likely refers to subtle coloration differences from related species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptocephalus tinctus: /ˌkrɪptoʊˈsɛfələs ˈtɪŋktəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, including the United States and Canada (Québec).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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