Flea weevils of the genus Synorchestes Voss (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Curculioninae, Rhamphini), with description of a second species from India
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A second species of Synorchestes Voss, S. indicus sp. nov. is described from India. The species is a gall maker on Persea bombycina (King ex Hook.f) Kosterm. (Lauraceae), a very unusual habit among Rhamphini reported here for the first time. Synorchestes grisescens Voss genitalia is illustrated and a key to the two species is provided.
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