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The identity of the palm kernel borer in Nigeria, with systematic notes on the genus Pachymerus Thunberg (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

P. F. Prevett
P. F. Prevett
Affiliation:
Ministry of Overseas Development, Tropical Stored Products Centre, Slough
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The identity of the palm kernel borer in West Africa is established, its correct name being Pachymerus cardo (Fåhr.); a neotype is designated for P. bactris (L.), the type species of Pachymerus Thunberg; a new species, P. thoracicus, is described from Paraguay, and three new specific synonymies are made. A key in given to the species of Pachymerus, the definitive characters of all of which are described and illustrated.

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Research Paper
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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 57 , Issue 1 , November 1966 , pp. 181 - 192
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1966

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