Review of the biodiversity and zoogeographical patterns of the weevils (Coleoptera, Curculionoidea) in Israel

By

Friedman, Ariel-Leib-Leonid

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2009

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

31

Pages

133-148

Subjects

Biodiversity , Curculionoidea , Israel , Middle East , weevils , Zoogeography

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.31.123

 

Abstract

The rich but poorly studied weevil (Curculionoidea) fauna in Israel is briefly reviewed, highlighting the uniqueness of its high biodiversity and zoogeographical pattern. The collection efforts of about 100 years are briefly summarized. Ten families of weevils, comprising around 1.000 species, are recorded; the Nemonychidae are recorded for the first time.