Trigonopterus chewbacca explained

Trigonopterus chewbacca is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Papua New Guinea.[1]

Etymology

The specific name is derived from a parallel being drawn between the dense scales on the head and legs of this species, and the Star Wars character Chewbacca.

Notes and References

  1. Van Dam . Matthew . Laufa . Raymond . Riedel . Alexander . 21 April 2016 . Four new species of Trigonopterus Fauvel from the island of New Britain (Coleoptera, Curculionidae). . Pensoft . 582 . 129–141. 10.3897/zookeys.582.7709 . 27199589 . 4857049 . free .

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