Neochlamisus bimaculatus
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Neochlamisus bimaculatus is a small leaf beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) that belongs to the group of casebearers called Camptosomata
. They mate, feed, and oviposit on their host plant Rubus
spp., which includes blackberry
.
Camptosomata
Camptosomata are the case-bearing leaf beetles or camptosomates, named for their habit of carrying a case of waste material as larvae...
. They mate, feed, and oviposit on their host plant Rubus
Rubus
Rubus is a large genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, subfamily Rosoideae. Raspberries, blackberries, and dewberries are common, widely distributed members of the genus. Most of these plants have woody stems with prickles like roses; spines, bristles, and gland-tipped hairs are...
spp., which includes blackberry
Blackberry
The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by any of several species in the Rubus genus of the Rosaceae family. The fruit is not a true berry; botanically it is termed an aggregate fruit, composed of small drupelets. The plants typically have biennial canes and perennial roots. Blackberries and...
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