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Trigonopterus batukarensis

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

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

Etymology

The specific name is derived from that of the type locality.[1]

Description

Individuals measure 2.48–2.78 mm in length. General coloration is black with rust-colored legs and antennae.[1]

Range

The species is found around elevations of 835–1,310 metres (2,740–4,298 ft) on Mount Batukaru on the Indonesian island province of Bali.[1]

Phylogeny

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d e 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). Pensoft: 1–162. doi:10.3897/zookeys.467.8206. Retrieved 9 January 2015.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link)