Trigonopterus fulgidus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Suborder: | Polyphaga |
Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
Family: | Curculionidae |
Genus: | Trigonopterus |
Species: | T. fulgidus |
Binomial name | |
Trigonopterus fulgidus Riedel, 2014 | |
Trigonopterus fulgidus is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia. [1]
The specific name is derived from the Latin word fulgidus , meaning "shining" or "gleaming". [1]
Individuals measure 2.38–3.78 mm in length. The legs, head, and underside are rust-colored, with a reddish- or greenish-copper colored pronotum and elytra. [1]
The species is found around elevations of 830–1,240 metres (2,720–4,070 ft) in Santong, Sembalun, and Senaru on the island of Lombok, part of the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara. [1]
T. fulgidus is part of the T. dimorphus species group. [1]