Trigonopterus lima

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

Trigonopterus lima
Holotype specimen and penis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Suborder:	Polyphaga
Infraorder:	Cucujiformia
Family:	Curculionidae
Genus:	Trigonopterus
Species:	T. lima
Binomial name
Trigonopterus lima Riedel, 2014

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Indonesian word for "five".^[1]

Description

Individuals measure 2.03–2.17 mm in length. Body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is dark rust-colored or black, with bronze-tinted elytra; the head, antennae, and legs are rust-colored.^[1]

Range

The species is found around elevations of 1,730–2,205 metres (5,676–7,234 ft) in Ruteng on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.^[1]

Phylogeny

T. lima is part of the T. saltator species group.^[1]