Trigonopterus pararugosus explained

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

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Greek word para-, meaning "next to", combined with the specific name of the related species T. rugosus.

Description

Individuals measure 2.16–2.38 mm in length. Body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is black, with rust-colored antennae and legs.

Range

The species is found around elevations of NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet) on Mount Batukaru, Mount Mesehe, and Tamblingan on the Indonesian island province of Bali.

Phylogeny

T. pararugosus 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 . 26 April 2015 . 25610340 . 4296478. free .