Plistonicus
Plistonicus is a genus of beetles in the family Curculionidae, the true weevils. The genus was first described by the German entomologist Hermann Julius Kolbe in 1897.
Description[edit | edit source]
Members of the genus Plistonicus are small to medium-sized beetles, typically characterized by their elongated bodies and rostrum, or snout. The rostrum is used for boring into plant tissues, where the beetles lay their eggs.
Distribution[edit | edit source]
Plistonicus species are found worldwide, with a particularly high diversity in tropical regions.
Species[edit | edit source]
There are several species within the genus Plistonicus, including:
Ecology[edit | edit source]
Plistonicus beetles are typically associated with plants, where they feed and reproduce. Some species are known to be pests of agricultural crops.
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