Pachybrachis melanostictus
Suffrian, 1852
Pachybrachis melanostictus is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with documented records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species belongs to a of small leaf beetles commonly known as scriptured leaf beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachybrachis melanostictus: /ˌpækɪˈbrækɪs mɛˌlænoʊˈstɪktəs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented in Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The was described by Suffrian in 1852. The Pachybrachis is part of the Cryptocephalinae, commonly referred to as case-bearing leaf beetles due to the habit of larvae constructing protective cases from fecal material and shed skins.
Data Availability
Only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data compilation. Detailed biological information appears sparse in published literature.