Biology:Trigonopterus foveatus

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Short description: Species of beetle


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

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

Etymology

The specific name is derived form the Latin word foveatus, meaning "pitted".[1]

Description

Individuals measure 2.02–2.20 mm in length. Body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration black, with rust-colored legs and head.[1]

Range

The species is found around elevations of 74–157 metres (243–515 ft) in Leuweung Sancang and Pangandaran, in the Indonesian province of West Java.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q19636647 entry