Biology:Trigonopterus costipennis

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Short description: Species of beetle


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

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

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin words costa, meaning "rib" or "ridge", and penna, meaning "elytron". It refers to the shape of the species' elytra.[1]

Description

Individuals measure 2.04–2.51 mm in length. The body is elongated and slightly ovate. General coloration is black, with rust-colored tarsi and antennae.[1]

Range

The species is found around elevations of 1,345–1,572 metres (4,413–5,157 ft) on Semeru and Mount Wilis on the Indonesian province of East Java.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q18746305 entry