Cryptocephalus downiei
(Cryptocephalus downiei)
Description
Cryptocephalus downiei, or Downie's spotted leaf beetle, is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The specific epithet downiei honors American psychologist and coleopterist Norville Downie.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Family:Chrysomelidae
Genus:Cryptocephalus
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