Cossonus disciferus explained

Cossonus disciferus, is a species of weevil found in Sri Lanka.[1]

Description

Similar to Cossonus ochreipennis. Rostrum elongate. The apex of the rostrum and legs are reddish brown. Apex of elytra is black, and median impression of pronotum interrupted in the middle and not carinate.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cossonus disciferus F.Walker . 2021-08-20 . www.gbif.org . en.
  2. Web site: Apionidae, Nanophyidae, Brachyceridae and Curculionidae except Scolytinae (Coleoptera) from Socotra Island . 2021-08-20 . Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 54:295-422.
  3. Web site: On some Oriental Cossoninae. (Coloptera: Ourculionidae) . 2021-08-20 . Arb. morph. taxon. Ent. Berlin-Dahlem, Band 5, 1938, Kr. 2.