Trigonopterus micans
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| Trigonopterus micans | |
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| File:Trigonopterus micans 35725.jpg | |
| Holotype specimen and penis | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Trigonopterus |
| Species: | T. micans
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| Binomial name | |
| Trigonopterus micans Riedel, 2014
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Trigonopterus micans 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 micans, meaning "shining". It refers to the species' metallic luster.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]Individuals measure 2.20–2.97 mm in length. General coloration is dark rust-colored or black, with rust-colored legs and antennae and reddish-coppery coloration on the pronotum and elytra.[1]
Range
[edit | edit source]The species is found around elevations of 790–975 metres (2,592–3,199 ft) in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.[1]
Phylogeny
[edit | edit source]T. micans is part of the T. dimorphus species group.[1]
References
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