Key to established species of Bruchidius

(Figure 10)

1 Integument black, except the abdomen which is reddish; pubescence sparse, not covering the integument, giving the body a uniform blackish aspect; antennae, hind legs and fore and middle femur entirely black; female pygidium with a pair of elliptical pits that are not flanged (Figs. 10 A–C)................................................ Bruchidius siliquastri

- Integument reddish; pubescence abundant covering the integument, forming patterns of light and dark spots on the elytra; antennae and legs entirely reddish; female pygidium without pits or with flanged pits.............................. 2

2 Smaller and rounded; light colored pubescence forming white and brown spots; female pygidium with a pair of narrow and flanged elliptical pits; male ventral setiferous spot larger and rounded (Figs. 10 G–I)............... Bruchidius raddianae

- Larger and elongated; pubescence dark, forming grey and black spots; female pygidium without pits; male ventral setiferous spot smaller and narrower (Figs. 10 D–F)................................................... Bruchidius terrenus