4. Peridinetus pictus Kirsch

(Fig. 15, 16)

Peridinetus pictus Kirsch, 1870: 207 . Brauer (1870: 134), Gemminger & Harold (1871: 2617), Chevrolat (1883: 81), Hustache (1938: 10), Blackwelder (1947: 887), Wibmer & O’Brien (1986: 280).

Peridinetus flavopictus . Chevrolat [manuscript name].

Diagnosis. Peridinetus pictus is a small, stout species with a conspicuous yellow mark on the elytra (Fig. 15); it cannot be confused with any other Middle American weevil. The studied specimens were 3.6–4.2 mm long (standard length 3.5–4.0 mm).

Plant association. Unknown.

Distribution. This species occurs in South America (Colombia, French Guiana, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela) and ranges into eastern Panama. It is here newly recorded for Middle America.

Type material. Holotype, Colombia, Bogotá (SNSD).

Material examined. Panamá. Darién Prov.: Río Tuquesa at Marraganti, 20 m (HPSC 1, USNM 1). Colombia. Cundinamarca: Bogotá (USNM 1, SNSD 1); Honda (NHRS 1). Meta: Ciénaga (USNM 4); Restrepo (CWOB 1, JPPC 1). Tolima: Ibagué (MNHP 2). Without collecting site: (AMNH 1). French Guiana. St. Laurent (ZIUH 2). Venezuela. Mérida: El Playon (CWOB 1). Peru. “or[iente]” (Chevrolat 1883). Uruguay. (ZIUH 1). Total 19 specimens.