Trigonopterus halimunensis

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Trigonopterus halimunensis
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T. halimunensis
Binomial name
Trigonopterus halimunensis
Riedel, 2014

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

Etymology[edit]

The specific name is derived from that of the type locality.[1]

Description[edit]

Individuals measure 2.53–3.00 mm in length. General coloration black, with a rust-colored head, antennae, legs, and part of the elytra.[1]

Range[edit]

The species is found around elevations of 1,429–1,756 metres (4,688–5,761 ft) in Mount Halimun Salak National Park in the Indonesian province of West Java.[1]

Phylogeny[edit]

T. halimunensis is part of the T. dimorphus species group.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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 (467). Pensoft: 1–162. doi:10.3897/zookeys.467.8206. PMC 4296478. PMID 25610340. Retrieved 26 April 2015.