Simo hirticornis (Herbst, 1795) and S. variegatus (Boheman, 1843) in Switzerland - on their distribution and a reliable identification (Coleoptera, Curculionidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
:2011
Authors:C. Germann, Moretti M.
Journal:Mitteilungen der Schweizerischen Entomologischen Gesellschaft
Volume:84
Pagination:1-13
Date Published:2011
:0036-7575
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Distribution patterns of Simo hirticornis and S. variegatus are presented for the first time for Switzerland based on an extensive data set of 1393 specimens, since the species state of S. variegatus was revised in 1995. New insights into their ecological requirements are presented. An additional morphological character to distinguish the two sibling species in Switzerland is further provided.

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