Abstract
Cryptorhynchinae of France (Coleoptera Curculionidae) - 1. West-palearctic analysis of genera. -A morphological analysis of the West-Palaearctic subfamily Cryptorhynchinae based on 65 species, considering more than sixty characteristics, allowed identifying new groups within the subtribe Tylodina. These groups called Acallotylodines, Dichromotylodines and Kykliotylodines contribute to a better understanding of the taxonomic arrangement of this subfamily ; and propose a determinating criterias not strictly based on the aedeagus or molecular standards. A definition of genus Acalles s.str. is presented. Some taxonomic changes are proposed, particularly the moving of the genera Poggionymus towards Cryptorhynchina, Acallorneuma towards Torneumatini and Acallocrates are proposed to form a special group, the Cratotylodines. Several taxonomic changes are proposed for species of genera Acalles : Acalles camelus becomes Onyxacalles camelus n.comb., Acalles pulchellus becomes Coloracalles pulchellus n.comb., Acalles edoughensis becomes Coloracalles edoughensis n.comb., Acalles caucasicus becomes Onyxacalles caucasicus n.comb., Acalles milleri becomes Onyxacalles milleri n.comb. Taxa Somodytes and Palaeoacalles are given the status of genus.
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