Trigonopterus Fauvel, 1862
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Taxon classification Animalia Coleoptera Curculionidae
Trigonopterus Fauvel, 1862 View in CoL
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.
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