Listronotus tuberosus
LeConte, J.L., 1876
Listronotus tuberosus is an underwater weevil in the Curculionidae, distinguished from related by its aquatic . It is found in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. The species was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. Very little is known about its , , or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Listronotus tuberosus: /ˌlɪstrəˈnoʊtəs tuːˈbɛroʊsəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Listronotus by its underwater . The specific epithet 'tuberosus' may refer to tuberculate or swollen body features, though detailed morphological descriptions are not readily available in the provided sources. Further diagnostic characters would require examination of or specialized taxonomic literature.
Habitat
Aquatic environments; specifically described as an 'underwater weevil' suggesting submerged freshwater .
Distribution
North America; recorded from Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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