''Cadmus'' is a genus of

leaf beetle The beetle family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as leaf beetles, includes over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in more than 2,500 genera, making it one of the largest and most commonly encountered of all beetle families. Numerous s ...

s which are commonly called case bearing leaf beetles in the subfamily

Chrysomelinae The Chrysomelinae are a subfamily of leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae), commonly known as broad-bodied leaf beetles or broad-shouldered leaf beetles. It includes some 3,000 species around the world. The best-known member is the notorious Colorado pot ...

. They are widespread throughout Australia and include 5 subgenera and 68 species. Case bearing leaf beetles produce eggs encased in faecal material and larvae when hatched feed on leaf litter while housed in this protective home. The adults feed on Eucalyptus including ''

Eucalyptus globulus ''Eucalyptus globulus'', commonly known as southern blue gum or blue gum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a tall, evergreen tree Endemism, endemic to southeastern Australia. This ''Eucalyptus'' species has most ...

'' but rarely become a major problem for forestry.

Species

* '' Cadmus (Brachycaulus) colossus'' * '' Cadmus (Cadmus) alternans'' * '' Cadmus (Cadmus) apicalis'' * '' Cadmus (Cadmus) crucicollis'' * '' Cadmus (Cyphodera) chlamydiformis'' * '' Cadmus (Lachnabothra) bicornutus'' * '' Cadmus (Prionopleura) bifasciata''

References

Chrysomelidae genera Taxa named by Wilhelm Ferdinand Erichson Cryptocephalinae Beetles of Australia {{Cryptocephalinae-stub