At the presentation of the results of the Great Scientific Expedition of Norilsk Nickel and the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAN) in Moscow, speakers announced the discovery of a new species of snout beetles.
The new beetle species measures approximately one and a half centimeters in length. The scientific director of the project, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Viktor Glupov emphasized that this is a completely new species of the beetle. Based on the results of an internal vote by Norilsk Nickel, the species was named Putoranchik (genus Synapion) in honor of the Putorana Plateau, a local landmark.
In total, more than 280 scientists from over 20 research organizations took part in research projects that were conducted during the expedition.
Theodor Lisovoy, Editor in Chief of the European bureau, Rough&Polished
