Case-bearer beetles
Cryptocephalus pumilus
Case-bearer beetles
Cryptocephalus pumilus
Cryptocephalus is a genus of leaf beetles belonging to the family of case bearing leaf beetles, Crysomelidae. They are plant feeders and can be found in woodland and grassy areas, eating the surface of leaves, stems and petals of host plants.
identification: This species is a very small beetle, around 2mm in length. They are mainly dull yellow to light orange in colour, with black eyes and brown to black markings on the elytra. There are also nine (9) rows of punctures on the elytra.
Class: Insecta
order: Coleoptera
family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: cryptocephalus
Binomial name: Cryptocephalus pumilus
Cryptocephalus pumilus
Cryptocephalus is a genus of leaf beetles belonging to the family of case bearing leaf beetles, Crysomelidae. They are plant feeders and can be found in woodland and grassy areas, eating the surface of leaves, stems and petals of host plants.
identification: This species is a very small beetle, around 2mm in length. They are mainly dull yellow to light orange in colour, with black eyes and brown to black markings on the elytra. There are also nine (9) rows of punctures on the elytra.
Class: Insecta
order: Coleoptera
family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: cryptocephalus
Binomial name: Cryptocephalus pumilus
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