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Compsus
''Compsus'' is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, distributed across the Americas, primarily in northern South America South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the souther .... Taxonomy The genus ''Compsus'' was first named by Carl Johan Schönherr in 1823: col. 1140. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, tribe Eustylini and to the so-called "''Compsus'' genus complex". A key to identify species was provided by Hustache in 1938 (in French), which was translated to English and adjusted by O'Brien and Peña. Description Entiminae, Broad-nosed weevils of moderate size (approx. 7–12 mm), most of them uniformly covered by scales of variable coloration ranging from white to metallic green, pink, and blue. Many morphological features of ''Compsus'' overlap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compsus Viridivittatus
''Compsus'' is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, distributed across the Americas, primarily in northern South America. Taxonomy The genus ''Compsus'' was first named by Carl Johan Schönherr in 1823: col. 1140. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, tribe Eustylini and to the so-called "''Compsus'' genus complex". A key to identify species was provided by Hustache in 1938 (in French), which was translated to English and adjusted by O'Brien and Peña. Description Broad-nosed weevils of moderate size (approx. 7–12 mm), most of them uniformly covered by scales of variable coloration ranging from white to metallic green, pink, and blue. Many morphological features of ''Compsus'' overlap with those of related eustyline genera including ''Exorides'', ''Eustylus'', and ''Oxyderces'', composing the so-called "''Compsus'' genus complex". Distribution Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela; C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxyderces
''Oxyderces'' is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae distributed in South America. It can be recognized by the presence of dense setae on the apex of the rostrum and postocular setae. Taxonomy The genus was named for the first time by Carl Johan Schönherr in 1823 in column 1140. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, tribe Eustylini. It belongs to the so-called "''Compsus'' genus complex". It has been proposed that ''Oxyderces'' is a synonym of ''Compsus''. Description In 1922 Sir Guy A. K. Marshall described the genus ''Plococompsus'', which is currently a synonym of ''Oxyderces''. This reference presents a good diagnosis for the genus: Distribution ''Oxyderces'' is known from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela; Guadeloupe, Martinique. Species list The following species have been assigned to this genus: # ''Oxyderces argentinicus'' (Heller, 1921: 28): Argentina. # ''Oxyderces bimaculatus'' (Hustache, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entiminae
The Entiminae are a large subfamily in the weevil family Curculionidae, containing most of the short-nosed weevils, including such genera as '' Entimus'', '' Otiorhynchus'', '' Phyllobius'', '' Sitona'', and '' Pachyrrhynchus''. In comparison with their stunning diversity, only a few of these weevils are notorious pests of major economic importance. Entimines are commonly encountered in the field, including urban environments, and abundant in entomological collections. Diversity There are over 12000 described species worldwide, distributed in over 1370 genera, nearly 14000 by more recent counts. Most tribes are represented in only one biogeographic region of the world. The current classification within the subfamily has been recognized as artificial rather than reflecting natural groups. General morphology Besides the shape of their broad and short rostrum, most entimines are easily recognized by the presence of a mandibular scar that appears when a deciduous process falls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exorides
''Exorides'' is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, tribe Eustylini, distributed in northern South America. Taxonomy ''Exorides'' was described for the first time by Francis P. Pascoe in 1881 (p. 43). A discussion about the genus along with a key to most species was published by Guy A. K. Marshall in 1922. It belongs to the so-called "''Compsus'' genus complex". Description Species of the genus ''Exorides'' are easily confused with members of the genus ''Compsus'', as well as with members of the genus '' Xestogaster''. A "provisional" diagnosis for ''Exorides'' is offered by Marshall: The scale coverage in ''Exorides'' is highly variable, from absent to dense, including iridescent or metallic colorations. Some species are able to produce waxy secretions and filaments, but this is not common across the genus. Distribution Members of the genus ''Exorides'' can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Species list The genus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eustylini
Eustylini is a primarily Neotropical weevil tribe in the subfamily Entiminae. Taxonomy The tribe Eustylini was named for the first time by Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire in 1863, although, when first named, the tribe (Groupe Eustylides, p. 205) only contained three genera: ''Aptolemus'' (currently in Naupactini), ''Brachystylus'', and ''Eustylus''. In 1986 the Eustylini contained most of its current genera, mostly due to revised taxonomic placements made by Guillermo Kuschel. The latest additions were made by Franz in 2012 by transferring former members of other tribes including Geonemini, Phyllobiini, and Tanymecini. The type species of some genera ('' Compsus'', '' Diaprepes'', ''Eustylus'', '' Exorides'', and ''Exophthalmus'') were redescribed by Franz. Most species of Eustylini are only known from their original descriptions. Description A diagnosis for the tribe was offered by Girón 2020: Distribution Eustylini ranges from south-western USA to Argentina, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe (; ; gcf, label=Antillean Creole, Gwadloup, ) is an archipelago and overseas department and region of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands— Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and the two inhabited Îles des Saintes—as well as many uninhabited islands and outcroppings. It is south of Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat, north of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The region's capital city is Basse-Terre, located on the southern west coast of Basse-Terre Island; however, the most populous city is Les Abymes and the main centre of business is neighbouring Pointe-à-Pitre, both located on Grande-Terre Island. It had a population of 384,239 in 2019.Populations légales 2019: 971 Guadeloupe INSEE Like the other overseas departments, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panama
Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental country spanning the southern part of North America and the northern part of South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is Panama City, whose metropolitan area is home to nearly half the country's million people. Panama was inhabited by indigenous tribes before Spanish colonists arrived in the 16th century. It broke away from Spain in 1821 and joined the Republic of Gran Colombia, a union of Nueva Granada, Ecuador, and Venezuela. After Gran Colombia dissolved in 1831, Panama and Nueva Granada eventually became the Republic of Colombia. With the backing of the United States, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903, allowing the construction of the Panama Canal to be completed by the United States Army Corps of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy for the Union" , national_anthem = "National Anthem of Peru" , march = "March of Flags" , image_map = PER orthographic.svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Lima , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = Peruvian Spanish, Spanish , languages_type = Co-official languages , languages = , ethnic_groups = , ethnic_groups_year = 2017 , demonym = Peruvians, Peruvian , government_type = Unitary state, Unitary Semi-presidential system, semi-presidential republic , leader_title1 = President of Peru, President ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicaragua
Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest Sovereign state, country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean Sea, Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the country's capital and largest city. , it was estimated to be the List of largest cities in Central America#Largest cities proper, second largest city in Central America. Nicaragua's multiethnic population of six million includes people of mestizo, indigenous, European and African heritage. The main language is Spanish. Indigenous tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English. Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the region was conquered by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, being colonized by the English in the 17th century and later coming under B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaica
Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some to the north-west. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people either were killed or died of diseases, after which the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to Jamaica as labourers. The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England (later Great Britain) conquered it, renaming it ''Jamaica''. Under British colonial rule Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with a plantation economy dependent on the African slaves and later their descenda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
