Trigonopterus dimorphus

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

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Suborder:Polyphaga
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Trigonopterus dimorphus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Trigonopterus
Species:
T. dimorphus
Binomial name
Trigonopterus dimorphus
Riedel, 2014
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Etymology

The specific name is derived from di-, a prefix meaning "two", and the Greek word morphe, meaning gestalt.[1]

Description

Individuals measure 2.94–3.80 mm in length. The body is elongated. General coloration is black, except for the antennae, tarsi, and tibiae, which are rust-colored.[1]

Range

The species is found around elevations of 1,000–1,200 metres (3,300–3,900 ft) in Mount Halimun Salak National Park in the Indonesian province of West Java.[1]

Phylogeny

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

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