Biology:Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu
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Short description: Species of weevil in Philippines
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Pachyrhynchus |
| Species: | P. obumanuvu
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| Binomial name | |
| Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu Cabras, Donato, Medina, & Van Dam, 2021
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Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu is a species of Easter egg weevil discovered in 2021. The species has an iridescent scarlet and green-black markings has coloring reminiscent of the Obu Manuvu's traditional garments.[1] P. obumanuvu is endangered due to deforestation but more specifically in the western side of Mindanao.[2]
Naming
Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu was named after the Obu Manuvu tribe in Davao city by researchers from the University of Mindanao due to the coloration of the exoskeleton.[2]
Discovery
Pachyrhynchus obumanuvu was discovered by researchers from the University of Mindanao, California Academy of Sciences and the Euro Generics International Philippines Foundation.[3]
References
- ↑ Sciences, California Academy of. "Researchers describe 70 new species in 2021" (in en). https://phys.org/news/2021-12-species.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Newly discovered beetle named after Obu Manuvu tribe" (in English). 2021-11-14. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1913095/davao/local-news/newly-discovered-beetle-named-after-obu-manuvu-tribe.
- ↑ Quadra, Margo Hannah De Guzman (2021-11-24). "University of Mindanao names new beetle species after Obu Manuvu tribe" (in en-US). https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/university-of-mindanao-names-new-beetle-species-after-obu-manuvu-tribe/.
Wikidata ☰ Q110189698 entry
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