On the genus Dicasticus Pascoe, 1886 in archipel of São Tomé and Principe (Curculionidae, Entiminae, Peritelini).

Abstract

The Afrotropical genus Dicasticus Pascoe, 1886 from São Tomé island is reviewed, redescribed, and four new species from São Tomé are described: D. bonneaui sp. n., D. filippii sp. n., D. nevei sp. n. & D. pearlsteini sp. n. The only already known species from the island, D. verruculatus (Karsch, 1881) is redescribed. All species are illustrated and a key to their identification is provided.