The Raymondionymidae of the Curti collection, with description of Raymondionymus curtii sp. n. (Coleoptera, Curculionoidea)

Abstract

The Coleoptera Curculionoidea Raymondionymidae collected by Marc Curti and preserved in the Muséum d'histoire naturelle, Geneva, Switzerland were studied. A list of the 16 species and all specimens is given. Taxonomy, mutual relationships and distribution range of R. ochsii, R. problematicus and R. orientalis are discussed. R. curtii sp. n. (type locality: Italy, Piedmont, Valle Varaita, Castello, 44°37′N 07°03′E) is described. R. sanfilippoi is a new record for the French fauna. Short remarks on the relationships among some species of the genus are also given.