Indian Journal of Entomology
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  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 77
  • Issue: 1

Review of the genus Hemerus Marshall (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae) from India

AICOPTAX-Coleoptera, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

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Abstract

The Cyphicerini weevil genus Hemerus Marshall (Curculionidae, Entiminae) is herein reviewed, and its lone species, Hemerus virens Marshall is redescribed. The salient taxonomic characters at the genus and species level are described and illustrated.

Keywords

Entiminae, genus redescription, Hemerus, Punjab, India