Coniatus elegans

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Coniatus elegans
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C. elegans
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Coniatus elegans
Cap., 1868 [1]

Coniatus elegans is a species of true weevils in the subfamily Hyperinae. It is found in Syria.

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References

  1. Révision de la tribu des Hypérides. G Capiomont, 1868