Case-bearing-beetle
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Bassareus detritus
Bassareus detritus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a genus of small leaf beetles, with 'detritus' possibly referring to its association with decaying plant material.
Bassareus mammifer
Red-Banded Bassar
Bassareus mammifer is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Red-Banded Bassar. The species is characterized by its distinctive red banding pattern and is found across North America, with documented records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Cryptocephalinae subfamily, larvae construct protective cases from fecal material and shed exoskeletons.
Chlamisus quadrilobatus
Chlamisus quadrilobatus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1926. Like other members of the genus Chlamisus, adults construct protective cases from fecal material and plant debris that cover the entire body. The species has been recorded from regions in North America and Middle America. Published biological information is limited, reflecting its rarity in collections and limited observational records.
Coscinoptera
Coscinoptera is a genus of case-bearing leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. The genus was established by Lacordaire in 1848. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Cryptocephalinae, tribe Clytrini, and are characterized by their case-bearing larval habit where larvae construct protective cases from fecal material and plant debris. The genus includes species such as C. aeneipennis, C. mucida, and C. villosa.
Cryptocephalus atrofasciatus
Cryptocephalus atrofasciatus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Jacoby in 1880. It belongs to a large genus of leaf beetles known for their rounded, compact bodies and enlarged hind femora. The species has been recorded from both Central America and North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. Like other members of Cryptocephalus, adults likely feed on foliage of various plants, with larvae developing in protective cases constructed from fecal material and plant debris.
Cryptocephalus aulicus
Princely-spotted Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus aulicus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Haldeman in 1849. It occurs in North America and belongs to a large genus of small, often brightly colored beetles commonly known as case-bearing leaf beetles due to the habit of larvae constructing portable cases from fecal material and shed skins. The specific epithet "aulicus" suggests a princely or courtly association, reflected in its preferred common name.
Cryptocephalus binotatus
Cryptocephalus binotatus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by R. White in 1968. It is found in North America. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits the characteristic case-bearing behavior where larvae construct protective cases from their own fecal material and shed exoskeletons.
Cryptocephalus bispinus
Cryptocephalus bispinus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Suffrian in 1858. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Like other members of the genus Cryptocephalus, it likely exhibits the characteristic case-bearing behavior where larvae construct protective cases from their own fecal material and shed skins.
Cryptocephalus brunneovittatus
Texas Brown-striped Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus brunneovittatus is a case-bearing leaf beetle described by Schaeffer in 1904. It belongs to the genus Cryptocephalus, a large group of leaf beetles known for constructing protective cases from fecal material and exuviae. The species occurs in Central America and North America, with the common name "Texas Brown-striped Cryptocephalus" suggesting a primary association with Texas in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant foliage, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Cryptocephalus castaneus
Chestnut-colored Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus castaneus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The species is one of over 1,000 described species in the genus Cryptocephalus, a diverse group of leaf beetles known for their rounded, compact bodies and enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The specific epithet "castaneus" refers to the chestnut coloration typical of this species.
Cryptocephalus cupressi
Cypress Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus cupressi is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1933. As a member of the large genus Cryptocephalus, this species is known from North America. The specific epithet 'cupressi' suggests an association with cypress (Cupressaceae), though detailed biological information remains limited. The species is documented in 11 iNaturalist observations.
Cryptocephalus defectus
Texas Yellow Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus defectus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880. The species is known from North America, with the common name "Texas Yellow Cryptocephalus" suggesting a primary association with Texas and surrounding regions. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it exhibits the typical concealed feeding behavior of its group, with larvae constructing portable cases from fecal material and host plant debris. Available documentation for this species is limited, with only 16 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Cryptocephalus downiei
Downie's spotted leaf beetle, Downie-dotted Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus downiei is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was described in 2000 by E. Riley and Gilbert, with the specific epithet honoring American psychologist and coleopterist Norville Downie. The species is known from North America and belongs to a genus whose larvae construct portable cases from their own feces and shed exoskeletons.
Cryptocephalus falli
Fall's Florida Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus falli is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was described by Schöller in 2002. The species is found in North America. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it belongs to a group commonly known as case-bearing leaf beetles, where larvae construct protective cases from their own excrement and shed skins.
Cryptocephalus gibbicollis
Hump-necked Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus gibbicollis is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Haldeman in 1849. The species is found in North America and belongs to a genus whose larvae construct protective cases from their own fecal material combined with plant debris. The specific epithet "gibbicollis" refers to a humped or swollen neck (collum), likely describing a distinctive pronotal or cervical feature of this species.
Cryptocephalus guttulatellus
Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus guttulatellus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The species is part of a large genus of leaf beetles commonly known as case-bearers due to the habit of larvae constructing protective cases from their own fecal material and shed exoskeletons.
Cryptocephalus implacidus
Coarse Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus implacidus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by R. White in 1968. It occurs in North America, where adults are associated with herbaceous vegetation. The species is part of the diverse genus Cryptocephalus, whose members are commonly known as case-bearing leaf beetles due to the habit of larvae constructing protective cases from fecal material and shed exoskeletons.
Cryptocephalus insertus
Inserted Case-bearing Leaf Beetle
Cryptocephalus insertus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario in Canada. The species was described by Haldeman in 1849. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it shares the characteristic behavior of larvae that construct portable cases from their own fecal material and shed skins.
Cryptocephalus merus
case-bearing leaf beetle
Cryptocephalus merus is a small case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, measuring 3.8–4.3 mm in length. The species is known from a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona and Texas and possible occurrence in Mexico. Like other members of the genus, adults construct protective cases from fecal material and shed exoskeletons that cover the abdomen.
Cryptocephalus multisignatus
Cryptocephalus multisignatus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1933. The species is known to occur in North America. Like other members of the genus Cryptocephalus, adults likely feed on foliage of various plants, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented. The larvae construct protective cases from fecal material and shed skins, a characteristic trait of the subfamily Cryptocephalinae.
Cryptocephalus nigrocinctus
Metallic Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus nigrocinctus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Suffrian in 1852. It is known by the common name Metallic Cryptocephalus. The species occurs in North America and the Caribbean region. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it shares the characteristic behavior of constructing portable cases from fecal material and shed exoskeletons.
Cryptocephalus notatus
Red-marked Leaf Beetle
Cryptocephalus notatus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Red-marked Leaf Beetle. The species is native to North America and has been recorded across multiple Canadian provinces and the United States. It belongs to a genus whose larvae construct portable cases from fecal material and shed exoskeletons.
Cryptocephalus pallidicinctus
Pale-bordered Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus pallidicinctus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Fall in 1932. It is known from North America, with very limited observational records. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it likely shares the characteristic behavior of larvae constructing portable cases from fecal material and exuviae, though specific details for this species remain undocumented.
Cryptocephalus quercus
Cryptocephalus quercus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1906. The specific epithet 'quercus' refers to oak, suggesting an association with Quercus species. It is found in North America, though detailed natural history information remains limited.
Cryptocephalus schreibersii
Furrow-necked Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus schreibersii is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to the genus Cryptocephalus, a large group of leaf beetles commonly known as case-bearers due to their habit of constructing protective cases from fecal material and exuviae.
Cryptocephalus simulans
case-bearing leaf beetle
Cryptocephalus simulans is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1906 and includes four recognized subspecies. Like other members of the genus, adults are associated with vegetation and larvae construct protective cases from excrement and shed skins.
Cryptocephalus texanus
Texas Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus texanus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1933. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it possesses the characteristic hardened larval case formed from fecal material and shed exuviae. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the southern United States. Like other members of its genus, adults are small, rounded leaf beetles with enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.
Cryptocephalus umbonatus
Cryptocephalus umbonatus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Schaeffer in 1906. It is found in North America. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to a group commonly known as case-bearing leaf beetles due to the habit of larvae constructing protective cases from fecal material and exuviae.
Griburius lecontii
Red-vested Griburius
Griburius lecontii is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with records extending to British Columbia, Canada. The species is one of approximately 99 observed taxa in the genus on iNaturalist. Like other members of the case-bearing leaf beetle group, it likely exhibits the characteristic behavior of constructing protective cases from fecal material and shed exuviae.
Lexiphanes affinis
Lexiphanes affinis is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Cryptocephalinae. The genus Lexiphanes belongs to the tribe Cryptocephalini, a group known for larvae that construct and carry protective cases from their own fecal material and plant debris. This species was described by Haldeman in 1849 and is native to North America. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on foliage of various plants, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Megalostomis subfasciata
Megalostomis subfasciata is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was originally described by LeConte in 1868. A 2013 taxonomic revision designated a lectotype for this species and synonymized two previously recognized subspecific forms: M. subfasciata majorubrofasciata and M. subfasciata murina. The species is recorded from North America and Central America.
Neochlamisus eubati
Blackberry Case-bearing Leaf Beetle, warty leaf beetle
Neochlamisus eubati is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the tribe Chlamisini, commonly known as warty leaf beetles. Adults are small beetles, typically 3–4 mm in length, with a compact body form adapted for crypsis. The species is known from Central America and North America, with records extending into Alberta, Canada. Like other members of the genus, larvae construct protective cases from fecal material and exuviae.
Pachybrachis alticola
Pachybrachis alticola is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle first described by Fall in 1915. It belongs to the genus Pachybrachis, a diverse group of small, rounded leaf beetles characterized by their compact bodies and often patterned elytra. The species name "alticola" suggests an association with higher elevations, though specific habitat preferences remain poorly documented. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on various herbaceous plants and shrubs.
Pachybrachis brevicollis
Pachybrachis brevicollis is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880. It belongs to the subfamily Cryptocephalinae, a group known for larvae that construct protective cases from their own excrement and shed skins. The species is distributed across North America, with records from the southwestern United States including Arizona.
Pachybrachis brevicornis
Pachybrachis brevicornis is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Fall in 1915. The genus Pachybrachis contains numerous small leaf beetle species, many of which are poorly known biologically. The specific epithet "brevicornis" refers to short antennae, a trait distinguishing this species from congeners.
Pachybrachis calidus
case-bearing leaf beetle
Pachybrachis calidus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle (family Chrysomelidae) described by Fall in 1915. It occurs in Central and North America, where it inhabits mesquite-acacia scrub and oak-juniper woodland habitats. The species has been documented at light traps in southeastern Arizona, with adults active in late July. Like other members of the genus, it likely carries its eggs in a protective case constructed from fecal material.
Pachybrachis coloradensis
Pachybrachis coloradensis is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The species was described by Bowditch in 1909. It belongs to a genus commonly known as scriptured leaf beetles, recognized for their hardened forewings that form protective cases over the abdomen. Information specific to this species remains limited in published literature.
Pachybrachis convictus
Pachybrachis convictus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Fall in 1915. The genus Pachybrachis is among the largest genera of North American leaf beetles, with species typically associated with woody vegetation. This species has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona. Like other members of the genus, it is likely associated with oaks and related woody plants, though specific host records for this species are not well documented.
Pachybrachis cruentus
Pachybrachis cruentus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880. It belongs to the genus Pachybrachis, a diverse group of small leaf beetles commonly known as scriptured leaf beetles. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available literature.
Pachybrachis deceptor
Pachybrachis deceptor is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is part of the diverse genus Pachybrachis, which contains numerous small, often colorful species found primarily in North America. The species name "deceptor" suggests a potentially misleading or cryptic appearance. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on foliage of various plants and has a life cycle involving larvae that carry protective cases.
Pachybrachis femoratus
case-bearing leaf beetle
Pachybrachis femoratus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The genus Pachybrachis is characterized by its case-bearing habit, where larvae construct protective cases from fecal material and exuviae. This species is one of many in a large genus of small leaf beetles.
Pachybrachis fuscipes
Pachybrachis fuscipes is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Fall in 1915. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus of small, often colorful beetles commonly known as scriptured leaf beetles. The species has two recognized subspecies: P. f. fuscipes and P. f. purgatus. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant foliage, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Pachybrachis gracilipes
Pachybrachis gracilipes is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Fall in 1915. It belongs to a genus of small, often cryptically colored leaf beetles commonly known as "scriptured leaf beetles" due to their intricate patterns. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in the available literature.
Pachybrachis jacobyi
Pachybrachis jacobyi is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was described by Bowditch in 1909. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, where it has been collected at light stations in mesquite-acacia scrub and oak-juniper woodland habitats. Like other members of the genus Pachybrachis, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific host plant relationships remain poorly documented.
Pachybrachis lustrans
Pachybrachis lustrans is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the genus Pachybrachis, it belongs to a group commonly known as scriptured leaf beetles, recognized for their often ornate elytral patterns. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pachybrachis melanostictus
Pachybrachis melanostictus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with documented records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species belongs to a genus of small leaf beetles commonly known as scriptured leaf beetles.
Pachybrachis nigricornis
Pachybrachis nigricornis is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1824 as Cryptocephalus nigricornis. The species is distributed across North America and Central America, with records from Canada (Alberta) through the United States. It belongs to a large genus of small, often colorful leaf beetles commonly known as 'scriptured leaf beetles' due to their intricate elytral patterns. Four subspecies are currently recognized.
Pachybrachis obsoletus
Pachybrachis obsoletus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It belongs to a genus known for constructing protective larval cases from fecal material. The species has been recorded across North America, with confirmed observations in Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Pachybrachis othonus
Legume Case-bearing Leaf Beetle
Pachybrachis othonus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Legume Case-bearing Leaf Beetle. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1825 and is native to North America. It belongs to a genus characterized by larvae that construct protective cases from fecal material and shed skins.
Pachybrachis peccans
Pachybrachis peccans is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. Adults feed on living willow leaves and are active from late May through July. Larvae are ground-dwelling and unable to climb plants, feeding instead on dead willow leaves in leaf litter. The species overwinters as a mature larva in a sealed case, with pupation occurring the following spring.