Pachybrachis signatifrons
Mannerheim, 1843
Pachybrachis signatifrons is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1843. Like other members of its , it belongs to the Cryptocephalinae, which are characterized by larvae that construct and carry protective cases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachybrachis signatifrons: //ˌpækɪˈbrækɪs sɪɡˈneɪtɪfrɒnz//
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Distribution
North America. Specific records include Arizona, where it has been collected at light sheets in mesquite/acacia scrub and oak/juniper woodland.
Seasonality
July. Documented activity from July 19–31 in southeastern Arizona.
Behavior
Has been observed coming to mercury-vapor and ultraviolet lights at night. Collected by beating vegetation including Quercus oblongifolia (Mexican blue oak), Senegalia greggii (cat-claw acacia), Mimosa dysocarpa (velvetpod mimosa), and Prosopis glandulosa (mesquite).
Similar Taxa
- Other Pachybrachis speciesPachybrachis signatifrons is one of at least two of Pachybrachis collected together at light sheets in Arizona; identification to species requires examination of morphological characters not visible in field observations.
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Collection method
Specimens have been obtained through both passive light trapping (MV/UV lights) and active beating of woody vegetation.