| Taxon | Rhynchomolpus |
|---|---|
| Display parents | 2 |
| Authority | Gressitt, 1969[1] |
| Type species | Rhynchomolpus curculionoides |
| Type species authority | Gressitt, 1969[1] |
Rhynchomolpus is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae, distributed in New Guinea. It is not known to have any close relatives in the subfamily, having an unusual head and antennae: it has an elongated neck, and the antennae are short, stout and quite hairy. The name of the genus refers to its resemblance to a snout beetle.[1]
Species
- Rhynchomolpus curculionoides Gressitt, 1969[1] – Papua New Guinea (Eastern Highlands)
- Rhynchomolpus ptinoides Gressitt, 1969[1] – Papua New Guinea (Morobe)
References
- ^ Gressitt, J. L. (1969). "Chrysomelid beetles from the Papuan subregion, 6 (Eumolpinae, 4)". Pacific Insects. 11 (1): 1–31.