Bruchidius cisti
(Fabricius, 1775)
Bruchidius cisti is a leaf beetle first described by Fabricius in 1775. It belongs to the Chrysomelidae, a diverse group of herbivorous beetles commonly known as leaf beetles. The species has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bruchidius cisti: /bruːˈkɪdiəs ˈsɪstaɪ/
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Distribution
Europe; Northern Asia (excluding China); North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Belgium (BE).
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Taxonomic note
The Bruchidius is sometimes placed in the Bruchidae (seed beetles) rather than Chrysomelidae, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate about the classification of bruchine beetles. The sources provided here list the under Chrysomelidae.