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Museum specimen of Homalinotus colossus | |
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Subtribe: | Cholina |
Genus: | Homalinotus Schönherr, 1823 |
Homalinotus is a genus of weevils belonging to the family Curculionidae.
Homalinotus coriaceus, also known as the black coconut bunch weevil, is a species of weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae. This species can be found in Brazil. This beetle is a pest species that affects coconut cultivation, due to its lifecycle and feeding habits.