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Trigonopterus batukarensis

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Curculionoidea

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Coleoptera

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Trigonopterus batukarensis

Trigonopterus batukarensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.

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Etymology

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

Description

Individuals measure 2.48–2.78 mm in length. General coloration is black with rust-colored legs and antennae.

Range

The species is found around elevations of 835–1,310 metres (2,740–4,298 ft) on Mount Batukaru on the Indonesian island province of Bali.

Phylogeny

T. batukarensis is part of the T. saltator species group.

References

Trigonopterus batukarensis Wikipedia


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