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Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis
Species of beetle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Trigonopterus pseudoflorensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.[1]
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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.[1]
Description
Individuals measure 1.70–2.14 mm in length. General coloration is black, except for the legs and head, which are rust-colored.[1]
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.[1]
Phylogeny
T. pseudoflorensis is part of the T. relictus species group. It bears morphological similarities to T. florensis and T. paraflorensis.[1]
References
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