Trigonopterus ijensis
Trigonopterus ijensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]
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Etymology
The specific name is derived from that of the type locality.[1]
Description
Individuals measure 2.75–3.31 mm in length. General coloration is black, with rust-colored legs and head. The elytra are dark rust-colored, with a black band running transversely across them.[1]
Range
The species is found around elevations of 1,225–1,575 metres (4,019–5,167 ft) on Mount Ijen, in the Indonesian province of East Java.[1]
Phylogeny
T. ijensis is part of the T. dimorphus species group.[1]
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References
- 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 26 April 2015.
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