Superfamily Curculionoidea Rank Species | Order Coleoptera | |
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Trigonopterus empat is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.
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Etymology
The specific name is derived from the Indonesian word for "four".
Description
Individuals measure 2.18–2.24 mm in length. Body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is dark rust-colored to black, with rust-colored tarsi and antennae and bronze tinted elytra.
Range
The species is found around elevations of 1,320–1,685 metres (4,331–5,528 ft) in Ruteng on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.
Phylogeny
T. empat is part of the T. saltator species group.
References
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