Pachybrachis impurus
Suffrian, 1852
Pachybrachis impurus is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The Pachybrachis is characterized by small, rounded beetles with enlarged hind adapted for jumping. typically feed on foliage of various plants, while larvae develop within protective cases constructed from fecal material and plant debris.
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How to pronounce Pachybrachis impurus: //ˌpækɪˈbreɪkɪs ɪmˈpjʊrəs//
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North America
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Field collection notes
Documented from light collecting in mesquite/acacia scrub in southeastern Arizona (Upper Tanque Verde Falls Trailhead, Tucson) during July 2021. Collected alongside another congeneric , with specimens sent to Bob Barney for identification.