The genus Sharpia Tournier in Israel (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Curculioninae).

Four species of the rare and scarcely known weevil genus Sharpia Tournier (Curculionidae: Curculioninae: Smicronychini) in Israel are recorded; two, S. sabulicola and S. torretassoi, for the first time, in addition to previously recorded S. rubida and S. soluta. The association of S. rubida with Cressa cretica is proved, and the association of S. soluta and S. torretassoi with Convolvulus dorycnium and C. lanatus respectively is recorded for the first time. The status of S. 'filirostris' is discussed. A key and illustrations for all species are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]