Listronotus caudatus

(Say, 1824)

Listronotus caudatus is a of underwater weevil in the Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species has been recorded in multiple Canadian provinces including British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. Very little is known about its specific or compared to better-studied such as the carrot weevil (L. oregonensis) and (L. maculicollis).

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Listronotus caudatus: /ˌlɪstroʊˈnoʊtəs kɔːˈdeɪtəs/

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Habitat

Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments; specific microhabitat details are not well documented in available sources.

Distribution

North America. Recorded from Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.

Similar Taxa

  • Listronotus oregonensisCarrot weevil; much better studied agricultural pest with similar body form but differing in plant associations and geographic distribution
  • Listronotus maculicollis; golf course pest with documented temperature-driven activity patterns, distinguished by plant specificity and preference
  • Listronotus setosipennisStem-boring weevil used as agent for Parthenium weed; differs in being released for biocontrol in East Africa and having documented stem-boring

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