Trigonopterus baliensis explained

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

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the type locality of Bali.

Description

Individuals measure 1.46–1.90 mm long. General coloration is black, with rust-colored markings on the elytra. The legs and head are rust-colored.

Range

The species is found around elevations of 600m–1690mm (2,000feet–5,550feetm) on Mount Andeng, Mount Batukaru, Bedugul, and Mount Mesehe on the Indonesian island province of Bali.

Phylogeny

T. baliensis is part of the T. relictus species group.

Notes and References

1. 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 . . Pensoft . 467 . 1–162 . 10.3897/zookeys.467.8206 . 8 January 2015 . 25610340 . 4296478. free .