Trigonopterus diengensis
Trigonopterus diengensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]
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| Species: | T. diengensis |
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Etymology
The specific name is derived from that of the type locality.[1]
Description
Individuals measure 1.92–2.36 mm in length. The body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is black, with rust-colored legs and antennae.[1]
Range
The species is found around elevations of 1,115 metres (3,658 ft) on the Dieng Plateau in the Indonesian province of Central Java.[1]
References
- Riedel, Alexander; Tänzler, Rene; Balke, Michael; Rahmadi, Cahyo; Suhardjono, Yayuk R. (22 December 2014). "Ninety-eight new species of Trigonopterus weevils from Sundaland and the Lesser Sunda Islands". ZooKeys. 467 (467): 1–162. doi:10.3897/zookeys.467.8206. PMC 4296478. PMID 25610340.
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