Gymnopholus lichenifer
| Lichen weevil | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Gymnopholus |
| Species: | G. lichenifer |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnopholus lichenifer Gressitt, 1966 | |
Gymnopholus lichenifer is a species of beetle in the weevil family, Curculionidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, where it is known only from the vicinity of Mount Kaindi at elevations above 1700 meters. It is known by the common name lichen weevil.[1]
References
- ↑ Lyal, C. 2014. Gymnopholus lichenifer. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. Downloaded on 26 August 2014.
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