Trigonopterus micans

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

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

The specific name is derived from the Latin word micans, meaning "shining". It refers to the species' metallic luster.[1]

Description

Individuals measure 2.20–2.97 mm in length. General coloration is dark rust-colored or black, with rust-colored legs and antennae and reddish-coppery coloration on the pronotum and elytra.[1]

Range

The species is found around elevations of 790–975 metres (2,592–3,199 ft) in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.[1]

Phylogeny

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

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