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Casebearer - Cryptocephalus castaneus
Copyright © 2009 Alice Cavette

Casebearer - Cryptocephalus castaneus
Fremont, Alameda County, California, USA
June 11, 2009
Size: approx 3-5 mm
Contributed by Alice Cavette on 11 June, 2009 - 6:45pm
Last updated 28 April, 2013 - 4:47pm

ant. too long for a Pachy...
see:
… Mike Quinn, 14 January, 2013 - 8:36pm

Maybe...
one of The Casebearers (Cryptocephalinae)?
… Ron M., 11 June, 2009 - 6:57pm

 
yes, a Pachybrachis
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… v belov, 11 June, 2009 - 7:16pm

 
Eyes
I don't see any Pachybrachis images with eyes like this.

Is this a bug I should try to find again for a better photo?
… Alice Cavette, 11 June, 2009 - 8:41pm

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