Four new species of Metapocyrtus Heller, 1912 (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Entiminae, Pachyrhynchini) from Mindanao Island, Philippines
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Cabras A (2021). Four new species of Metapocyrtus Heller, 1912 (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Entiminae, Pachyrhynchini) from Mindanao Island, Philippines. Biodiversity Data Journal. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.9.e72453 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-14.Description
The genus Metapocyrtus Heller, 1912 is the most speciose and complex amongst the tribe Pachyrhynchini with seven subgenera and more than 200 described species. The genus is endemic to the Philippines and remains largely unknown particularly in the less explored areas or mountains.Four new species of Metapocyrtus Heller, 1912 (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Entiminae, Pachyrhynchini), are described from Mindanao Island, Philippines. Brief bionomical notes and mimicry with their sympatric beetles and other insect counterparts are also reported.Taxonomic Coverages
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Analyn Cabrasoriginator
position: Prof
University of Mindanao
Davao City
PH
email: ann.cabras24@umindanao.edu.ph
Analyn Cabras
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position: Prof
University of Mindanao
Davao City
PH
email: ann.cabras24@umindanao.edu.ph
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position: Prof
University of Mindanao
Davao City
PH
email: ann.cabras24@umindanao.edu.ph