New and interesting Peritelini of the Western Mediterranean fauna. XX. A novel Meira (Jacquelin du Val, 1852) species from the Ligurian Alps

HELIO PIEROTTI; THOMAS FINK

doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3716.4.8

Issue: Vol. 3716 No. 4: 25 Sept. 2013

Type: Correspondence

Published: 2013-09-25

DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3716.4.8

Page range: 595–598

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**New and interesting Peritelini of the Western Mediterranean fauna. XX. A novel Meira (Jacquelin du Val, 1852) species from the Ligurian Alps**

HELIO PIEROTTI⁺⁻
THOMAS FINK⁺⁻

Curculionidae Entiminae Peritelini Meira taxonomy new species Italy Western Palearctic

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Abstract

Meira diottii, nov.sp. from the Ligurian Alps is described. Relevant anatomical characters are detailed and illustrated with drawings and photography. Characteristic sensilla on the penis are identified and illustrated with scanning electron microscopy. Relationships with other Meira species are proposed.