Potamocypris variegata is a species of ostracod crustaceans in the family Cyprididae, subfamily Cypridopsinae.

It is mainly found in ponds with rich aquatic vegetation, more rarely in slowly flowing streams.

The species is distributed throughout Europe, but is also known from North America.

[1] The carapace of P. variegata is reniform in shape.

The second antennae carry swimming setae distinctly extending beyond the tips of the terminal claws.