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Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis 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 pseudo-, meaning "false", combined with the specific name of the related species T. florensis.
Description
Individuals measure 1.70–2.14 mm in length. General coloration is black, except for the legs and head, which are rust-colored.
Range
The species is found around elevations of 1,995–2,010 metres (6,545–6,594 ft) on Mount Ranaka on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.
Phylogeny
T. pseudoflorensis is part of the T. relictus species group. It bears morphological similarities to T. florensis and T. paraflorensis.
References
Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA