Barystethus tropicus is a species of the true weevil family.

Barystethus tropicus
Barystethus tropicus from New Guinea
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B. tropicus
Binomial name
Barystethus tropicus
Pascoe, F.P., 1885

Description edit

Barystethus tropicus reaches about 18 millimetres (0.71 in) in length. This species is usually black but it is quite variable in coloration. The body is elliptic, the legs and the rostrum are smooth and glossy, elytra are striated and rostrum is slightly arched.

Distribution edit

This species occurs in Papua New Guinea.

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