Microplontus campestris

(Gyllenhal, 1837)

Microplontus campestris is a of in the , originally described by Gyllenhal in 1837 under the name Ceuthorhynchus campestris. The Microplontus comprises small weevils, and this species has been recorded from parts of Europe (Belgium) and North America (Ontario, Canada). As with many weevils, detailed information for this species remains sparse in published literature.

Microplontus campestris by (c) Barry Walter, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Barry Walter. Used under a CC-BY license.Microplontus campestris by (c) Barry Walter, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Barry Walter. Used under a CC-BY license.Microplontus campestris by (c) Barry Walter, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Barry Walter. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Microplontus campestris: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈplɑn.təs kæmˈpɛs.trɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Belgium in Europe and Ontario in Canada. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Belgium and absence in one Belgian locality, with additional present records from other Belgian localities.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Ceuthorhynchus campestris by Gyllenhal in 1837, later transferred to the Microplontus.

Data Availability

The has 22 observations on iNaturalist but lacks a Wikipedia summary. Published details appear limited.

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