Cryptocephalus quadruplex

Cryptocephalus quadruplex is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae.[1][2][3][4][5] It is found in North America.[1][6]

Cryptocephaline larva in its case

Cryptocephalus quadruplex
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Cryptocephalus
Species:
C. quadruplex
Binomial name
Cryptocephalus quadruplex
Newman, 1841

Case-bearing leaf beetles are named so because the larvae construct protective cases from their fecal matter and sometimes plant debris.[4]

References

  1. "Cryptocephalus quadruplex Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  2. "Cryptocephalus quadruplex species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  3. "Cryptocephalus quadruplex". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  4. "Cryptocephalus quadruplex Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  5. "Cryptocephalus quadruplex Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  6. "North American Cryptocephalus species (Chrysomelidae, Cryptocephalinae)". Texas Entomology. Retrieved 2018-03-16.

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