Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis
| Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis | |
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| File:Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis 35735.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. pseudoflorensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis Riedel, 2014
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Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The specific name is derived from the Greek word pseudo-, meaning "false", combined with the specific name of the related species T. florensis.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]Individuals measure 1.70–2.14 mm in length. General coloration is black, except for the legs and head, which are rust-colored.[1]
Range
[edit | edit source]The species is found around elevations of 1,995–2,010 metres (6,545–6,594 ft) on Mount Ranaka on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.[1]
Phylogeny
[edit | edit source]T. pseudoflorensis is part of the T. relictus species group. It bears morphological similarities to T. florensis and T. paraflorensis.[1]
References
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