Griburius lecontii
Crotch, 1873
Red-vested Griburius
Griburius lecontii is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with records extending to British Columbia, Canada. The species is one of approximately 99 observed in the on iNaturalist. Like other members of the case-bearing leaf beetle group, it likely exhibits the characteristic of constructing protective cases from fecal material and shed .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Griburius lecontii: /ɡrɪˈbʊəriəs lɛˈkɔnti.aɪ/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from British Columbia, Canada, and broadly distributed across the continent.
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists this as a synonym under the Scelolyperus as Scelolyperus lecontii, indicating ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or recent reclassification proposals.