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Trigonopterus palawanensis
Species of beetle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Trigonopterus palawanensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from the Philippines.[1]
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Etymology
The specific name is derived from that of the type locality.[1]
Description
Individuals measure 2.13–2.21 mm in length. Body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is a dark rust-color or black, with rust-colored tarsi and antennae.[1]
Range
The species is found around elevations of 500–700 metres (1,600–2,300 ft) on Mount Bloomfield, in the Philippine province of Palawan.[1]
Phylogeny
T. palawanensis is part of the T. wallacei species group.[1]
References
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