Ptochus planoculis explained

Ptochus planoculis, is a species of weevil found in Sri Lanka.[1]

Description

This species has a body length is about 3 mm. Body black, with uniform light brown scales. Eyes subdorsal and almost plane. Rostrum broader than long with dilated genae. Antennae piceous. Prothorax transverse. Scutelluln distinct. Elytra broadly ovate with truncate base.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baryrrhinus planoculis Marshall, 1944 . 2021-08-18 . www.gbif.org . en.
  2. Web site: THE FAUNA OF BRITISH INDIA, INCLUDING CEYLON AND BURMA: COLEOPTERA. RHYNCHOPHORA :-CURCULIONIDaE . 2021-08-15 . faunaofindia.