Biology:Trigonopterus binodulus

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Short description: Species of beetle


Trigonopterus binodulus
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T. binodulus
Binomial name
Trigonopterus binodulus
Riedel, 2014

Trigonopterus binodulus is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin words bi- (meaning "two") and nodulus (meaning "small swelling"). The name refers to the shape of the apex of the elytra.[1]

Description

Individuals measure 2.78–4.20 mm in length. General coloration is black, with rust-colored tarsi and antennae. In an example of sexual dimorphism, females carapaces are shiny, while males are dull.[1]

Range

The species is found around 156–990 metres (512–3,248 ft) in Pangandaran and on Mount Sawal, in the Indonesian province of West Java.[1]

Phylogeny

T. binodulus is part of the T. dimorphus species group.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q18746310 entry