Pachybrachis tacitus
Fall, 1915
A small leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Fall in 1915. Like other members of the Pachybrachis, this is part of a diverse group of case-bearing leaf beetles found in North America. The species is documented from limited collection records, with observations spanning the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachybrachis tacitus: /ˌpækɪˈbreɪkɪs ˈtæsɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically documented from the southwestern United States including Arizona. Collection records indicate presence in oak/juniper woodland in southeastern Arizona.
Seasonality
have been collected in July, suggesting summer activity period.
Similar Taxa
- Pachybrachis speciesMultiple Pachybrachis were collected together at light stations in southeastern Arizona, requiring expert identification to distinguish P. tacitus from . The contains numerous similar small, rounded leaf beetles with subtle morphological differences.