Otiorhynchus subcostatus STIERLIN 1866
Creators: name: Germann, Christoph
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Curculionidae
Otiorhynchus
Otiorhynchus subcostatus

description: Otiorhynchus subcostatus STIERLIN, 1866
Type locality: Engadin
Lectotype ♀: [Switzerland, GR], Engadin [handwritten] // O. subcostatus [handwritten] m. [mihi] // coll. Stierlin // Syntypus [red paper] // coll. DEI Müncheberg. Red label: Lectotype Otiorhynchus (Nihus) subcostatus Stierlin, 1866 des. C. Germann 2014 (SDEI).
The following specimens were examined, and their records are shown on the map (Fig. 28):
Austria: 1 ♀ [North Tyrol] Brandenberg, Ht. Sonnwendjoch, SW-Hang, 1800 m, 7.7.1984, leg. Kahlen (TLFM). 1 ♀ Nordtirol, Stubaier Alpen, Sandestal, 1850 m, Zwergstrauchheide, Vaccinium -Streu, 7.6.2003, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ Osttirol, Granatspitzgruppe, Steinertal, 2050 m, 21.5.1993, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ Osttirol, Lienz Umgebung, Amlach, 16.7.1994, 1050 m, leg. A. Kofler (TLMF).
France: Alpes-Maritimes, Vacherie du Boréon, 1680 m, 28.6.2010, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 2 ♀ Hautes Alpes, Dévoluy, Tête de Lapras, 1700 m, 7.5.1999, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 3 ♀ 113_10.4 [collecting number] Haut Jura, Grand Crêt, 485.675/126.772, 1630 m, 4.6.2010, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ Haute-Savoie, Samoens, Pte. de Ressache, 1830 m, Gesiebe alpiner Rasen, 20.5.2002, leg. C. Germann (NMBE). 1 ♀
Germany: 1 ♀ [Bavaria] Berchtesgaden, Kiefernwald, 1100 m (cHW). 1 ♀ Bayern, Wimbach, 2.8.1986, leg. H. Winkelmann (cHW). 1 ♀ 034_07.1 [collecting number] Bayern, Allgäuer Alpen, Oberstorf, 1490 m, 26.7.2007, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ Bayern, Oberbayern, Bayrischzell, 17.7.2012, leg. H. Mühle (NMBE).
Italy: 1 ♀ [Friuli] FVG, Sella Nevea, 1300 –1400 m, 9.10.2001, leg. Bayer & Winkelmann (cHW). 1 ♀ [Lombardia] Brescia, Passo di Croce Domini, 2300 m, 6.7.1980, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ [Lombardia] Brescia, Monte Guglielmo, Dosso Pedalta, 1950 m, 2.11.1989, leg. M. Kahlen (TLFM). 2 ♀ Lombardia, Grigna settentrionale, 1874 m, Gesiebe und geklopft Rhododendron, Rhamnus, Salix, 7.7.2002, leg. C. Germann (cCG, NMBE). 1 ♀ Lombardia, Macugnaga [without date] (NMBE). 1 ♀ [Lombardia] Bergamo, Alpi Orobie, Averara, Passo di Verobbio, 2030 m, 13.7.2010, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ [Piemonte] Cuneo, Terme di Valdieri, S Vallone di Ciriegia, 2150 m, 24.6.2008, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ Südtirol, Seiser Alpe, W-Seite unt. Weiden gesiebt, 19.5.1973, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ Südtirol, oberhalb Trafoi, 1700 m, 10.8.1973, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ Südtirol, FranzenshÖhe, 2300 m, 14.8.1977, unt. Stein, leg. M. Kahlen (TLFM). 1 ♀ Trentino, Monte Baldo, Mt. Altissimo, S-Seite, 1900 m, Weidenlaub, 12.10.1997, leg. M. Kahlen (TLFM). 1 ♀ [Veneto] Verona, Mt. Baldo, Cma. Valdritta, Gipfel, 2200 m, 18.6.1983, nachts an Felsen, leg. M. Kahlen (TLFM). 1 ♀ [Veneto] Udine, Prealpi Giulie, Monte Matajur, N-Seite, 1630 m, 25.9.1998, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ [Veneto] Treviso, Mt. Grappa, Val die Lebi, 1100 m, BF [Becherfalle] 15. 5.–23.9.2006, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF).
Slovenia: 1 ♀ Kamniske Alpe, Okreselj, 1400 m, 27.6.1988, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF).
Switzerland: 1 ♀ BE, Gadmen, 6.8.1903, leg. A. Rätzer (NMBE). 1 ♀ BE, Gurnigel, 19.7.1959, leg. H. Schenk (NMBE). 1 ♀ BE, Bäderhorn, 16.9.1979, leg. P. Scherler (NMBE). 1 ♀ BE, Grischbachtal, 586/153, 1500 m, gekäschert, M.6.1996, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ BE, Sustenpass, 1700–2000 m, gesiebt aus Moos und Bodenstreu, 14.8.2001, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ BE, Kiental, Dreispitz, 2000 m, gesiebt aus Moos, 5.10.2001, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ BE, Wimmis, 613.970/168.800, 630 m, Auenwald, 17.5.2006, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ BE, Kandersteg, Sunnbüel, 1960 m, unter Dryas -Polster, 18.7.2012, leg. P. Sonderegger (NMBE). 1 ♀ FR, Plaffeien, Kaisereggpass, 2100 m, 6.–11. 2010, Fallen, leg. A. Szallies (cAS). 1 ♀ GL, Linthal, Ochsenstein, 28. 6.–11.7.2008, leg. P. Marti (NMBE). 1 ♀ GL, Linthal, Ochsenstein, 19. 6.–28.6.2008, leg. D. Gloor (NMBE). 1 ♀ GR, Tantermozza, 12.8.1920, Moos, leg. E. Handschin (BNM). 2 ♀ GR, Val Sinestra, 21.7.1971, leg. P. Scherler (NMBE). 1 ♀ GR, E Alp Trupchun, Vegetationsmosaik Seggen/ Kurzweide, 22. 6.–13.7.2000, 2140 m, leg. B. Lüscher (NMBE). 1 ♀ GR, E Alp Trupchun, 2140 m, 802.700/163.450, Barberfalle, 16. 6.–23.7.2001, leg. B. Lüscher (NMBE). 2 ♀ GR, Passo del Bernina, 2100–2300 m, 799/143, gesiebt aus Bodenstreu u. Moos, 24.8.2001, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ GR, E Alp Trupchun, Vegetationsmosaik, Seggen, Kurzweide, 2140 m, 802.700/163.450, 23. 7.–17.8.2001 [barber traps], leg. B. Lüscher. 1 ♀ GR, Alp Flix, Malpass, 2422 m, 771.457/154.324, Kalk und Silikat, Gesiebe Saxifraga caesia, 20.6.2002, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 2 ♀ 019_06.8 [collecting number] GR, V. Poschiavo, Cavaione, Gesiebe Moos an Felsen im Wald (Larix), 1200 m, 6.10.2006, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 8 ♀ GR, Bergün, Preda oberhalb, 1830 m, Gesiebe Bodenstreu, Moos, 13.6.2008, leg. C. Germann (cCG, NMBE). 1 ♀ 124_10.1 [collecting number] GR, Passo del Bernina, Ospizio Bernina, Giuf, 2290 m, Gesiebe Bodenstreu, 16.9.2010, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 4 ♀ GR, Corn dal Solcun, 2300 m, 24.7.2012, leg. M. Kahlen (TLMF). 1 ♀ OW, Mettental, 2000 m, Blockhalde, 15.11.2005, leg. A. Szallies (cAS). 2 ♀ TI, Generoso (B-Vista), 21.7.1956, Mousses sol [sifted], leg. P. Scherler (NMBE). 1 ♀ TI, Val Calanca, Alp Pianasc, 2100 m, 728/142, 24.6.1990, leg. W. Marggi (NMBE). 1 ♀ TI, Quinto, Val Piora, Mottone, 1860 m, 19.–21.7.2010, leg. E. Knopp (MCSN). 2 ♀ 174_12.3 [collecting number] UR, Isenthal, Brisen, 677.262/194.577, 2210 m, 14.6.2012, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ VD, Alpes vaudoises, 27.7.1912, leg. A. Mathey (NMBE). 1 ♀ VD, Jaman, 14.7.1955, leg. P. Scherler (NMBE). 2 ♀ VD, Famelon, Lapiaz, 17.8.1985, Mousses sol [sifted], leg. P. Scherler (NMBE). 1 ♀ 032_07.2 [collecting number] VD, Col des Mosses, Lac Lioson, 1800 m, 29.6.2007, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 2 ♀ VS, Val Ferret, Ban Darray, 9.8.1957, leg. P. Scherler (NMBE). 1 ♀ VS, Grammont, 19.11.1978, Mousses sol [sifted], 19.11.1978, leg. P. Scherler (NMBE). 1 ♀ VS, Gemmipass, Daubensee, unter Stein, 2206 m, A. 7. 1997, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ VS, Leuk, 1700 m, 14.–21.6.2005 [trap catches], leg. A. Pasche (NMBE). 2 ♀ VS, Chandolin, [without date], leg. A. Rätzer (NMBE). 1 ♀ VS, Val Ferret, [without date], leg. A. Rätzer (NMBE). 1 ♀ VS, Branche d‘en Haut, 1400 m, 16.7.2007, leg. C. Germann (NMBE). 1 ♀ VS, Val Ferret, La Peule, 2460 m, 17.7.2007, leg. C. Germann (cCG). 1 ♀ VS, Col de Balme, vers Tête de Balme, Kalkstein, 2300 m, Gesiebe Moos, Polsterpflanzen, 17.7.2012, leg. C. Germann (NMBE).
Remarks: A series of specimens of O. subcostatus from Alp Flix (Switzerland, Grisons) with the following data: 6 ♀ GR, Alp Flix, Salategnas, 1960 m, 24. 7.–21.8.2005, leg. P. Muff (NMBE), and a single female specimen from Italy, Trentino with the data: Trentino, Gampenjoch, 6. 2004, leg. Grunwald (SDEI) are constantly bigger and more robust, which might indicate the presence of polyploidy, shown in the case of O. carinatopunctatus by Suomalainen (1969).
description: Published as part of Germann, Christoph, 2014, On the identity of Otiorhynchus (Nihus) subcostatus STIERLIN, 1866, description of Otiorhynchus muffi sp. nov., and an illustrated key to the species of Nihus REITTER, 1912 with taxonomic comments on both the subgenera Nihus and Eunihus REITTER, 1912 (Coleoptera, Curculionidae), pp. 45-69 in Contributions to Natural History 25 on pages 57-60, DOI: 10.5169/seals-787044, http://zenodo.org/record/5851300