Lexiphanes guerini
(Perbosc, 1839)
Lexiphanes guerini is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, Cryptocephalinae. The Lexiphanes comprises small to minute leaf beetles characterized by their compact body form and enlarged hind . This is documented from Central America and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lexiphanes guerini: //ˌlɛk.sɪˈfeɪ.niːz ˈɡɛr.ɪ.naɪ//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic note
The Lexiphanes was historically treated as a subgenus of Cryptocephalus. in this genus are distinguished from Cryptocephalus sensu stricto by morphological characters including body shape and genitalic structure.