Trigonopterus disruptus explained

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

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin word disruptus, meaning "broken apart". It refers to the species' scattered distribution.

Description

Individuals measure 2.40–2.95 mm in length. The body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is black, except for the antennae, which are a light rust-color, and the legs, which are a dark rust-color.

Range

The species is found around elevations of 625m–1450mm (2,051feet–4,760feetm) at Mt. Pengasingan, Sajang, Santong, Sembalun, Senaru, Sesaot, and Tetebatu on the island of Lombok in the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara.

Phylogeny

T. disruptus 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 . 25610340 . 4296478. free .