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The 2 to 2.4 mm small weevil Sibinia phalerata (family Curculionidae) is one of more than 200 species in the genus worldwide. In Germany 12 species are known to occur. The stenotopic, xerothermophilic species lives in dry and sun-exposed habitats on nutrient-poor sward, e.g. open sand dunes and gravel surfaces. Like most of the European species Sibinia phalerata develops on herbaceous plants of the pink family (Caryophyllaceae), e.g. Arenaria, Cerastium, Dianthus and Silene. The distribution ranges from Europe (without the far north) to Central Asia. In Germany the species has been recorded from most Federal States (except the northwest), but is generally rare. In the Red List of endangered species Sibinia phalerata is classified as vulnerable (RL 3).