Pachybrachis abdominalis
(Say, 1824)
Pachybrachis abdominalis is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It occurs across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The Pachybrachis comprises small leaf beetles that carry and larval shelters constructed from fecal material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachybrachis abdominalis: /ˌpækɪˈbreɪkɪs ˌæbdəmɪˈneɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America, including Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, and the United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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