Clown-face
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Cryptocephalus maccus
Clown-faced Cryptocephalus, Clown face
Cryptocephalus maccus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by R. White in 1968. The species is known by the common names "Clown-faced Cryptocephalus" and "Clown face," the latter referencing its distinctive coloration. It occurs in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in the available literature. Like other members of the genus Cryptocephalus, adults are likely associated with vegetation where they feed and reproduce.