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Blue Pepper-pot Beetle

Cryptocephalus punctiger

Least Concern

About

The Blue Pepper Pot Beetle (Cryptocephalus punctiger) is a species in the genus Cryptocephalus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Coleoptera (อันดับด้วง)

Species

Cryptocephalus punctiger (Blue Pepper-pot Beetle)

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10 Spotted Pot Beetle

Cryptocephalus decemmaculatus

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Hazel Pot Beetle

Cryptocephalus coryli

Vulnerable

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Shining Pot Beetle

Cryptocephalus nitidulus

Least Concern

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6 spotted pot beetle

Cryptocephalus sexpunctatus

Least Concern

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Pashford Pot Beetle

Cryptocephalus exiguus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Pepper-pot Beetle?

The scientific name of Blue Pepper-pot Beetle is Cryptocephalus punctiger. It belongs to the genus Cryptocephalus.

What is the conservation status of Blue Pepper-pot Beetle?

Blue Pepper-pot Beetle (Cryptocephalus punctiger) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue Pepper-pot Beetle live?

Blue Pepper-pot Beetle is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Blue Pepper-pot Beetle belong to?

Blue Pepper-pot Beetle (Cryptocephalus punctiger) belongs to the genus Cryptocephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Chrysomelidae.

Is Blue Pepper-pot Beetle endangered?

No, Blue Pepper-pot Beetle (Cryptocephalus punctiger) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue Pepper-pot Beetle belong to?

Blue Pepper-pot Beetle (Cryptocephalus punctiger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Blue Pepper-pot Beetle?

The closest relatives of Blue Pepper-pot Beetle in the genus Cryptocephalus include 10 Spotted Pot Beetle, Hazel Pot Beetle, Shining Pot Beetle, 6 spotted pot beetle, Pashford Pot Beetle.