Trigonopterus cuprescens
# Trigonopterus cuprescens

Trigonopterus cuprescens is a species of flightless weevil in the genus Trigonopterus from Indonesia.

## Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin word cuprescens, meaning 'coppery'.

## Description

Individuals measure 2.72–3.05 mm in length. Females are slightly slenderer than males. The general coloration is black, except for the pronotum and elytra, which are coppery-bronze in color, and the legs and antennae, which are rust-colored. In some individuals, the pronotum and elytra will have a green or red tint.

## Range

The species is found around elevations of 525–955 metres (1,722–3,133 ft) in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores, part of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara.

## Phylogeny

T. cuprescens is part of the T. dimorphus species group.

