Cryptocephalus triundulatus
R.White, 1968
Third-wave Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus triundulatus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by R. White in 1968. The is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other members of its , it is associated with herbaceous vegetation and has been collected by sweeping plants in prairie and sand prairie .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptocephalus triundulatus: //ˌkrɪptoʊˈsɛfələs traɪʌnˈduːlətəs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific records include the sand prairies of southeastern Missouri and similar prairie in the central United States.
Similar Taxa
- Cryptocephalus (other species)Members of this share the case-bearing habit and general leaf beetle , requiring careful examination of elytral pattern and male genitalia for definitive identification.