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Case-bearing Leaf Beetle

Cryptocephalus castaneus

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow beetle with four black stripes on the thorax and several spots on the elytra.

Habitat:

Lantana in front yard. "109 specimens in the USNM collection, only two specimens represent the Arizona record and a single one the New Mexico record; the other 106 specimens are from California."

Reference Links:

Species Cryptocephalus castaneus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
LaurenZarate
Beautiful and a wonderful series! I guess it's a California Girl then.

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PublishedJune 21, 2013

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