Pachybrachis marginatus
Bowditch, 1909
Pachybrachis marginatus is a of case-bearing in the , first described by Bowditch in 1909. It belongs to the Cryptocephalinae, a group known for that construct and carry protective cases from fecal material and shed . The species is to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachybrachis marginatus: //ˌpækiˈbrækiːs ˌmɑːrdʒɪˈneɪtəs//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not documented in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic placement
This belongs to the case-bearing group (Cryptocephalinae), whose construct portable cases from their own and , carrying them for protection while feeding on plants.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Field Guide Selected References
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