Trigonopterus fissitarsis
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| Trigonopterus fissitarsis | |
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| File:Trigonopterus fissitarsis 35707.jpg | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Trigonopterus |
| Species: | T. fissitarsis
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| Binomial name | |
| Trigonopterus fissitarsis Riedel, 2014
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Trigonopterus fissitarsis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The specific name is derived from the Latin word fissus, meaning "cleft", and the Greek word tarsos, plural of "ankle".[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]Individuals measure 2.04–2.14 mm in length. The body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration black, with rust-colored antennae and dark rust-colored legs.[1]
Range
[edit | edit source]The species is found around elevations of 1,215 metres (3,986 ft) near Lake Ranamese on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.[1]
Phylogeny
[edit | edit source]T. fissitarsis is part of the T. saltator species group.[1]
References
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