| Trigonopterus paraflorensis | |
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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. paraflorensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Trigonopterus paraflorensis Riedel, 2014 | |
Trigonopterus paraflorensis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia. [1]
The specific name is derived from the Greek word para- , meaning "next to", combined with the specific name of the related species T. florensis . [1]
Individuals measure 1.70–2.20 mm in length. General coloration is black, with rust-colored legs and head. [1]
The species is found around elevations of 1,730 metres (5,680 ft) on Mount Ranaka on the isle of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. [1]
T. paraflorensis is part of the T. relictus species group. It bears morphological similarities to T. florensis and T. pseudoflorensis . [1]
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