Trigonopterus mesehensis | |
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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. mesehensis |
Binomial name | |
Trigonopterus mesehensis Riedel, 2014 | |
Trigonopterus mesehensis 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 2.11–2.88 mm in length. Body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration is black, with rust-colored antennae and dark rust-colored legs. [1]
The species is found around elevations of 460–840 metres (1,510–2,760 ft) on Mount Mesehe on the Indonesian island province of Bali. [1]
T. mesehensis is part of the T. saltator species group. [1]