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Rhinastus

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Rhinastus
Rhinastus sternicornis from Brazil
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Rhinastus

Rhinastus is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Curculionidae.

Description

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The species of this genus are generally large and broad weevils, quite flattened, yellowish, with very long beaks and legs and a striking sexual dimorphism.

List of Species

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References

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