Cryptocephalus quadruplex

(Cryptocephalus quadruplex)

Description

Cryptocephalus quadruplex is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. Case-bearing leaf beetles are named so because the larvae construct protective cases from their fecal matter and sometimes plant debris.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Family:Chrysomelidae
Genus:Cryptocephalus
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