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Trigonopterus fissitarsis Riedel, 2014
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Trigonopterus fissitarsis is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia. [1]
The specific name is derived from the Latin word fissus, meaning "cleft", and the Greek word tarsos, plural of "ankle". [1]
Individuals measure 2.04–2.14 mm in length. The body is slightly oval in shape. General coloration black, with rust-colored antennae and dark rust-colored legs. [1]
The species is found around elevations of 1,215 metres (3,986 ft) near Lake Ranamese on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. [1]
T. fissitarsis is part of the T. saltator species group. [1]