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some close together and others widely separated ; sternite 2 as long as 

 sternite 5; ruficornis with elytral intervals more or less flat throughout 

 (hint of fine striae at extreme base), somewhat "wavy" in appearance 

 but with no definitely raised, convex ridges; intervals with distinct 

 microreticulation and dull, with fine punctures about 0.02 to 0.04 mm. 

 in diameter, bearing setae generally less than 0.06 mm. long, setae 

 dark in color; strial punctures more or less evenly spaced; sternite 2 

 distinctly longer than sternite 5. 



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1837. In Schoenherr, Genera et species curculionidum, cum synonymia 

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