A new genus of Rhytirrhinini from Colombia (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Rupanius, new genus, comprises the single species R. carinatus, new species, endemic to the Paramo biogeographic province of Colombia. It is diagnosed based on the elytra subquadrate and with a conspicuous declivital carina, and is considered similar to Puranlus Germain and Acrorius Kirsch. The genus and species are described, illustrated, and compared with the other Colombian Rhytirrhinini.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Morrone, Juan J.
Format: Digital revista
Language:spa
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Bogotá - Facultad de Ciencias - Instituto de Ciencias Naturales 1995
Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/cal/article/view/17320
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