Cryptocephalus venustus

Fabricius, 1787

Venus Cryptocephalus

A case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, native to North America. The was first described by Fabricius in 1787. Records indicate presence across northern North America including Canadian provinces and the United States. The "Venus Cryptocephalus" reflects its presumably attractive appearance, though specific morphological details are not well documented in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cryptocephalus venustus: //ˌkrɪptoʊˈsɛfələs vɪˈnʌstəs//

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Distribution

North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick. Distribution extends throughout the northern United States and Canada.

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