Palmelampius heinrichi O'Brien, new genus, new species of weevil belonging to the subtribe Zygobaridina (Curculionidae: Baridinae), formerly the tribe Centrinini, are described from Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador and Peru. Habitus photographs, and drawings of the male genitalia are included for this serious pest of fruits of the palm Bactris gasipaes H.B.K..
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