Trigonopterus lombokensis

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Trigonopterus lombokensis
Holotype specimen and penis.
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T. lombokensis
Binomial name
Trigonopterus lombokensis
Riedel, 2014

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

Etymology[edit]

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

Description[edit]

Individuals measure 1.71–2.06 mm in length. General coloration is black, with rust colored tarsi and antennae.[1]

Range[edit]

The species is found around elevations of 625–1,345 metres (2,051–4,413 ft) on Santong, Senaru, Sesaot, and Tetebatu on the island of Lombok, part of the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara.[1]

Phylogeny[edit]

T. lombokensis is part of the T. relictus species group.[1]

References[edit]

  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. PMC 4296478. PMID 25610340. Retrieved 26 April 2015.