Biology:Trigonopterus enam

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Short description: Species of beetle


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

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

Etymology

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

Description

Individuals measure 2.06–2.24 mm in length. Body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is black, with rust-colored antennae, tarsi, and tibiae.[1]

Range

The species is found around elevations of 790–965 metres (2,592–3,166 ft) in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.[1]

Phylogeny

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

References

Wikidata ☰ Q18752763 entry