Biology:Trigonopterus delapan

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Short description: Species of beetle


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

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

Etymology

The specific name is derived the Indonesian word for "eight".[1]

Description

Individuals measure 2.04–2.08 mm in length. Body shape is slightly ovate. General coloration is black, with rust-colored tarsi and antennae.[1]

Range

The species is found at an elevation of 525 metres (1,722 ft) in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.[1]

Phylogeny

T. delapan is part of the T. saltator species group.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q18747904 entry