Phytobius leucogaster

Gyllenhal, 1836

Phytobius leucogaster is a European weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Gyllenhal in 1836. The specific epithet "leucogaster" (Greek: white belly) suggests a pale coloration that distinguishes this from . As a member of Phytobius, it belongs to a associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic , though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.

The Coleoptera of the British islands. A descriptive account of the families, genera, and species indigenous to Great Britain and Ireland, with notes as to localities, habitats, etc (1891) (14592453928) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.The Coleoptera of the British islands. A descriptive account of the families, genera, and species indigenous to Great Britain and Ireland, with notes as to localities, habitats, etc (1891) (14756095606) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.Phytobius leucogaster (Marsham, 1802) (14968852865) by Udo Schmidt from Deutschland. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Phytobius leucogaster: /faɪˈtoʊbiəs ˌluːkoʊˈɡæstər/

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Native to Europe. Specific country records are sparse in available sources.

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