Taxon classification Animalia Coleoptera Curculionidae

Trigonopterus Fauvel, 1862

Type species.

Trigonopterus insignis Fauvel, 1862, by monotypy.

Diagnosis.

Fully apterous genus of Cryptorhynchinae . Length 1.5-6.0 mm. Rostrum in repose not reaching center of mesocoxa. Scutellar shield completely absent externally. Mesothoracic receptacle deep, posteriorly closed. Metanepisternum completely absent externally. Elytra with 9 striae (sometimes superficially effaced). Tarsal claws minute. Usually body largely unclothed, without dense vestiture. For additional information, see http://species-id.net/wiki/Trigonopterus.