| Trigonopterus pauxillus | |
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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. pauxillus |
| Binomial name | |
| Trigonopterus pauxillus Riedel, 2014 | |
Trigonopterus pauxillus is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia. [1]
The specific name is derived from the Latin word pauxillus , meaning "small". It refers to the species small size. [1]
Individuals measure 1.65–2.01 mm in length. General coloration black, with rust-colored tarsi and antennae. [1]
The species is found around elevations of 1,280–1,490 metres (4,200–4,890 ft) around Batu Dulang and Tepal on the island of Sumbawa, part of the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara. [1]
T. pauxillus is part of the T. relictus species group. [1]