Pachybrachis duryi Fall, 1915
Fall, 1915
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Pachybrachis duryi is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It was described by Fall in 1915. The species is known from North America, with records from the southwestern United States including Arizona. Like other members of the Pachybrachis, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as case-bearing leaf beetles, though specific details about its remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachybrachis duryi Fall, 1915: //ˌpækɪˈbreɪkɪs ˈdjʊəriˌaɪ//
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Distribution
North America, specifically recorded from the southwestern United States including Arizona.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The epithet 'duryi' likely honors Charles Dury (1846–1930), a prominent Cincinnati entomologist and naturalist who made significant contributions to North American coleopterology.
Data limitations
Despite being described over a century ago, Pachybrachis duryi remains poorly documented in the literature. The seven iNaturalist observations suggest it is infrequently encountered or underreported, possibly due to its small size, cryptic habits, or association with specific plants that have not been identified.