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Trigonopterus paraflorensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.
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Etymology
The specific name is derived from the Greek word para-, meaning "next to", combined with the specific name of the related species T. florensis.
Description
Individuals measure 1.70–2.20 mm in length. General coloration is black, with rust-colored legs and head.
Range
The species is found around elevations of 1,730 metres (5,680 ft) on Mount Ranaka on the isle of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.
Phylogeny
T. paraflorensis is part of the T. relictus species group. It bears morphological similarities to T. florensis and T. pseudoflorensis.
References
Trigonopterus paraflorensis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA