Trigonopterus fulgidus
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Trigonopterus fulgidus Riedel, 2014
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Trigonopterus fulgidus is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]
Etymology[edit]
The specific name is derived from the Latin word fulgidus, meaning "shining" or "gleaming".[1]
Description[edit]
Individuals measure 2.38–3.78 mm in length. The legs, head, and underside are rust-colored, with a reddish- or greenish-copper colored pronotum and elytra.[1]
Range[edit]
The species is found around elevations of 830–1,240 metres (2,720–4,070 ft) in Santong, Sembalun, and Senaru on the island of Lombok, part of the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara.[1]
Phylogeny[edit]
T. fulgidus is part of the T. dimorphus species group.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.