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Sitophilus linearis (Herbst, 1795), (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) newly reported on tamarind seeds in Sri Lanka

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The tamarind weevil, Sitophilus linearis , belonging to the subtribe Litosomina (Curculionidae: Dryophthorinae, Rhynchophorini), is recorded for the first time in Sri Lanka. With this addition, the number of known Sitophilus species in Sri Lanka increases to four. Among the known regional species, S. linearis (Herbst) is easily distinguishable by its contiguous antennal scrobes, with the anterior margin of eyes and snout not arched over antennal insertion. Their morphological diagnosis, adult illustrations, and morphometric analysis are presented.

Source: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.004

Authors: Dilshara D. Wijesinghe, Ki-Jeong Hong

Institution: Sunchon National University

Language: English

Topic: Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Sunchon National University

OpenAlex ID: W4408850213

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