Trigonopterus kalimantanensis explained

Trigonopterus kalimantanensis is a species of flightless weevil in the subfamily Cryptorhynchinae from Kalimantan (Borneo, Indonesia).[1]

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Indonesian word for Borneo, Kalimantan.

Description

Individuals measure 2.35–2.65 mm in length. General coloration is a dark rust-color, with a black pronotum and light rust-colored antennae.

Range

The species is found around elevations of 190m (620feet) in Tanjung Redeb, part of the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan.

Phylogeny

T. kalimantanensis is part of the T. bornensis species group.

Notes and References

  1. Riedel . Alexander . Tänzler . Rene . Balke . Michael . Rahmadi . Cahyo . Suhardjono . Yayuk R. . amp . 22 December 2014 . Ninety-eight new species of Trigonopterus weevils from Sundaland and the Lesser Sunda Islands . . 467 . 1–162 . 10.3897/zookeys.467.8206 . 26 April 2015 . 25610340 . 4296478. free .