Listronotus anthracinus

(Dietz, 1889)

underwater weevil

Listronotus anthracinus is a of underwater in the . It is distinguished from by its aquatic habits. The species was originally described under the Macrops. Very little is known about its biology compared to better-studied relatives such as L. oregonensis (carrot weevil) and L. maculicollis ().

Biologia Centrali-Americana (8272529098) by Bale & Danielsson; Bannwarth, Th.; Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company; Godman, Frederick Du Cane; Hanhart; Horman-Fisher, Maud; Knight, H.; Mintern Bros.; Purkiss, W.; Salvin, Osbert; Saunders, G. S.; Schlereth, M. v.; Sharp, M. A.; Taylor & Francis; Wilson, Edwin. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Listronotus anthracinus: /ˌlɪstrəˈnoʊtəs ænˈθræsɪnəs/

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Identification

Can be distinguished from terrestrial Listronotus by its association with underwater . The Listronotus is characterized by an elongated and compact body form typical of . Specific diagnostic features separating L. anthracinus from other aquatic or semi-aquatic are not well documented in available sources.

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Habitat

Underwater environments. The specific aquatic (lotic vs. , freshwater vs. other) is not detailed in available sources.

Distribution

Distribution records are sparse; the has been documented in North America based on original description by (1889).

Behavior

Underwater habits distinguish this from the primarily terrestrial and -feeding habits of most .

Similar Taxa

  • Listronotus oregonensisBoth share the elongated and compact body plan, but L. oregonensis is a terrestrial pest of Apiaceae (carrots, parsley, celery) with well-documented agricultural damage, while L. anthracinus is aquatic and not associated with crop pests.
  • Listronotus maculicollisBoth are in the same with similar , but L. maculicollis is a destructive pest of golf course turfgrass in eastern North America with well-studied temperature-driven activity patterns, whereas L. anthracinus occupies underwater and lacks such economic impact.
  • Listronotus setosipennisBoth are Listronotus , but L. setosipennis is a stem-boring used as a agent against the weed in East Africa, while L. anthracinus is aquatic and not employed for .

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