''Neochlamisus gibbosus'' is a species of warty leaf beetle in the family

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

. It is found in Central America and North America. Biology and morphology of all life stages of this species have been described from field study of live populations on ''Rubus laudatus'' Berger (Rosaceae) in Kansas. They lay one egg at a time. Females will cover the egg in

frass Frass refers loosely to the more or less solid excreta of insects, and to certain other related matter. Definition and etymology ''Frass'' is an informal term and accordingly it is variously used and variously defined. It is derived from the ...

, making a bell-shaped covering for the egg. Larvae will also create cases to attach their body to the host plant when molting. When threatened, they will release a yellow liquid.

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