Pachybrachis atomarius
(Melsheimer, 1847)
Pachybrachis atomarius is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, distributed across North America. The Pachybrachis comprises small leaf beetles that carry their and larvae in protective cases constructed from fecal material. This species has been documented in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia) and presumably occurs throughout much of the United States given the broad North American distribution reported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachybrachis atomarius: //pəˌkaɪˈbreɪkɪs ˌætəˈmɛəriəs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia in Canada. The is presumed to occur more broadly across the continent based on the general North American distribution reported, though precise range boundaries are not well documented.