Trigonopterus batukarensis explained

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.

Description

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

Range

The species is found around elevations of 835m–1310mm (2,740feet–4,300feetm) on Mount Batukaru on the Indonesian island province of Bali.

Phylogeny

T. batukarensis is part of the T. saltator 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 . 9 January 2015 . 25610340 . 4296478. free .