Trigonopterus Fauvel, 1862

Riedel, Alexander, Sagata, Katayo, Surbakti, Suriani, Rene Taenzler, & Michael Balke,, 2013, One hundred and one new species of Trigonopterus weevils from New Guinea, ZooKeys 280, pp. 1-150 : 5

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. Scutellum 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