Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Superfamily Curculionoidea Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Coleoptera Family Curculionidae | |
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Trigonopterus baliensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.
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Etymology
The specific name is derived from the type locality of Bali.
Description
Individuals measure 1.46–1.90 mm long. General coloration is black, with rust-colored markings on the elytra. The legs and head are rust-colored.
Range
The species is found around elevations of 600–1,690 metres (1,970–5,540 ft) on Mount Andeng, Mount Batukaru, Bedugul, and Mount Mesehe on the Indonesian island province of Bali.
Phylogeny
T. baliensis is part of the T. relictus species group.
References
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