Listronotus frontalis

LeConte, J.L., 1876

underwater weevil

Listronotus frontalis is a of underwater weevil in the Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Québec). The species was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. Like other members of the Listronotus, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Listronotus frontalis: /ˌlɪstrəˈnoʊtəs ˈfroʊntəlɪs/

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Habitat

Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. The "underwater weevil" suggests this is adapted to submerged conditions, distinguishing it from many terrestrial weevil relatives.

Distribution

North America. Documented in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Québec.

Similar Taxa

Listronotus oregonensisAnother North American Listronotus , but L. oregonensis is a major agricultural pest of carrots, celery, and parsley, whereas L. frontalis is an underwater weevil with no documented crop associations.
Listronotus maculicollisA destructive turfgrass pest of golf courses in eastern North America, distinguished from L. frontalis by its terrestrial preference and association with bluegrass rather than aquatic environments.

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Taxonomic Note

The epithet 'frontalis' refers to frontal characteristics, a common naming pattern in LeConte's descriptions. The Listronotus contains multiple economically important species, but L. frontalis appears to be ecologically distinct due to its aquatic .