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Kevan, D.K., 1959

The British Species of the genus Sitona Germar (Col., Curculionidae)

After introducting the characters used, two keys are presented: the first for normal specimens, the second for specimens which have lost their scales. Both keys make use of genitalia characters for confirmation.

Journal Entomologist's Monthly Magazine
Page range 251-261
Coverage British species of Sitona known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings of heads, prothoraces, aedeagi and spermathecae.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Mounted specimens. Genitalia are confirmatory.

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Taxonomic Scope

Sitona (a genus of weevils) Identification Current

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