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Trigonopterus asper

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Trigonopterus asper
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Trigonopterus
Species:
T. asper
Binomial name
Trigonopterus asper
Riedel, 2014

Trigonopterus asper is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]

Etymology

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The specific name is derived from Latin asper, meaning "coarse" or "rough". This refers to the uneven texture of its integument.[1]

Description

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Individuals measure 2.48–2.60 mm in length. General coloration is black with rust-colored legs and head.[1]

Range

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The species is found around elevations of 1,983–2,185 metres (6,506–7,169 ft) on Mount Bukittinggul in the Indonesian province of West Java.[1]

Phylogeny

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T. asper is in the T. dimorphus species group, and is closely related to T. variolosus. It can be distinguished from the latter by its larger penis.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Riedel, Alexander; Tänzler, Rene; Balke, Michael; Rahmadi, Cahyo; Suhardjono, Yayuk R. (22 December 2014). "Ninety-eight new species of Trigonopterus weevils from Sundaland and the Lesser Sunda Islands". ZooKeys (467). Pensoft: 1–162. doi:10.3897/zookeys.467.8206. PMC 4296478. PMID 25610340. Retrieved 29 December 2014.