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 genu...

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Main Author: Morrone Juan J.
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Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 1995-06-01
Series:Caldasia
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/cal/article/view/17320
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description 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.<br>Rupanius, gen. n., comprende la única especie R. carinatus, sp. n., endémica de la provincia biogeográfica del Páramo de Colombia. Este género se reconoce por los élitros subcuadrados y con una conspicua carena declivital y es considerado similar a Puranius Germain y Acrorius Kirsch. El género y especie son descritos, ilustrados y comparados con los otros Rhytirrhinini de Colombia.
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spelling doaj-art-cb44e5b1ce4e4141b4460f9923688a6c2025-08-20T02:34:01ZengUniversidad Nacional de ColombiaCaldasia0366-52321995-06-011782-85603605A new genus of Rhytirrhinini from Colombia (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)Morrone Juan J.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.<br>Rupanius, gen. n., comprende la única especie R. carinatus, sp. n., endémica de la provincia biogeográfica del Páramo de Colombia. Este género se reconoce por los élitros subcuadrados y con una conspicua carena declivital y es considerado similar a Puranius Germain y Acrorius Kirsch. El género y especie son descritos, ilustrados y comparados con los otros Rhytirrhinini de Colombia.http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/cal/article/view/17320Rupanius MorroneRhytirrhininiColeopteraCurculionidaeCarinatusPuranius
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A new genus of Rhytirrhinini from Colombia (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Caldasia
Rupanius Morrone
Rhytirrhinini
Coleoptera
Curculionidae
Carinatus
Puranius
title A new genus of Rhytirrhinini from Colombia (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_full A new genus of Rhytirrhinini from Colombia (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_fullStr A new genus of Rhytirrhinini from Colombia (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_full_unstemmed A new genus of Rhytirrhinini from Colombia (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_short A new genus of Rhytirrhinini from Colombia (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
title_sort new genus of rhytirrhinini from colombia coleoptera curculionidae
topic Rupanius Morrone
Rhytirrhinini
Coleoptera
Curculionidae
Carinatus
Puranius
url http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/cal/article/view/17320
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