Trigonopterus asper
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Trigonopterus asper Riedel, 2014
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Trigonopterus asper is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]
Etymology[]
The specific name is derived from Latin asper, meaning "coarse" or "rough". This refers to the uneven texture of its integument.[1]
Description[]
Individuals measure 2.48–2.60 mm in length. General coloration is black with rust-colored legs and head.[1]
Range[]
The species is found around elevations of 1,983–2,185 metres (6,506–7,169 ft) on in the Indonesian province of West Java.[1]
Phylogeny[]
T. asper is in the T. dimorphus species group, and is closely related to . It can be distinguished from the latter by its larger penis.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e 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". ZooKeys. Pensoft (467): 1–162. doi:10.3897/zookeys.467.8206. PMC 4296478. PMID 25610340. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
Categories:
- Trigonopterus
- Beetles described in 2014
- Beetles of Asia
- Trigonopterus stubs