Trigonopterus ijensis | |
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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. ijensis |
Binomial name | |
Trigonopterus ijensis Riedel, 2014 | |
Trigonopterus ijensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia. [1]
The specific name is derived from that of the type locality. [1]
Individuals measure 2.75–3.31 mm in length. General coloration is black, with rust-colored legs and head. The elytra are dark rust-colored, with a black band running transversely across them. [1]
The species is found around elevations of 1,225–1,575 metres (4,019–5,167 ft) on Mount Ijen, in the Indonesian province of East Java. [1]
T. ijensis is part of the T. dimorphus species group. [1]