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Corresponding author: Alexander Riedel ( riedel@smnk.de ) Academic editor: Miguel Alonso-Zarazaga
© 2019 Alexander Riedel, Raden Pramesa Narakusumo.
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Riedel A, Narakusumo RP (2019) One hundred and three new species of Trigonopterus weevils from Sulawesi. ZooKeys 828: 1-153. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.828.32200
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The genus Trigonopterus Fauvel, 1862 is highly diverse in Melanesia, the Moluccas, and the Sunda Islands. Only one species, Trigonopterus fulvicornis (Pascoe, 1885) was so far recorded from Sulawesi. Based on focused field-work the fauna from Sulawesi and nearby islands is here revised. We redescribe T. allotopus Riedel newly recorded for Sulawesi and describe an additional 103 new species: T. abnormis sp. n., T. adspersus sp. n., T. ambangensis sp. n., T. ampanensis sp. n., T. analis sp. n., T. arachnobas sp. n., T. armipes sp. n., T. artemis sp. n., T. asterix sp. n., T. barbipes sp. n., T. bonthainensis sp. n., T. carinirostris sp. n., T. castaneipennis sp. n., T. celebensis sp. n., T. cirripes sp. n., T. collaris sp. n., T. costatulus sp. n., T. curvipes sp. n., T. crenulatus sp. n., T. cricki sp. n., T. darwini sp. n., T. ejaculatorius sp. n., T. fuscipes sp. n., T. gracilipes sp. n., T. heberti sp. n., T. hirsutus sp. n., T. humilis sp. n., T. hypocrita sp. n., T. idefix sp. n., T. impressicollis sp. n., T. incendium sp. n., T. incognitus sp. n., T. indigenus sp. n., T. inhonestus sp. n., T. invalidus sp. n., T. jasminae sp. n., T. klabatensis sp. n., T. kolakensis sp. n., T. kotamobagensis sp. n., T. laevigatus sp. n., T. lampros sp. n., T. latipennis sp. n., T. lompobattangensis sp. n., T. luwukensis sp. n., T. mahawuensis sp. n., T. manadensis sp. n., T. mangkutanensis sp. n., T. matalibaruensis sp. n., T. mesai sp. n., T. minahassae sp. n., T. moatensis sp. n., T. modoindingensis sp. n., T. nanus sp. n., T. nitidulus sp. n., T. obelix sp. n., T. ovalipunctatus sp. n., T. ovatulus sp. n., T. pagaranganensis sp. n., T. palopensis sp. n., T. paracollaris sp. n., T. pauper sp. n., T. pendolensis sp. n., T. posoensis sp. n., T. prismae sp. n., T. procurtus sp. n., T. pseudallotopus sp. n., T. pseudanalis, sp. n., T. pseudovatulus sp. n., T. pseudovalipunctatus sp. n., T. pseudofulvicornis sp. n., T. pseudomanadensis sp. n., T. pseudosimulans sp. n., T. pumilus sp. n., T. rantepao sp. n., T. reticulatus sp. n., T. rhombiformis sp. n., T. rotundatus sp. n., T. rotundulus sp. n., T. rudis sp. n., T. rufipes sp. n., T. sampunensis sp. n., T. sampuragensis sp. n., T. satyrus sp. n., T. scabripes sp. n., T. scaphiformis sp. n., T. scitulus sp. n., T. selayarensis sp. n., T. serripes sp. n., T. seticnemis sp. n., T. silvicola sp. n., T. squalidulus sp. n., T. sulawesiensis sp. n., T. suturatus sp. n., T. tatorensis sp. n., T. tenuipes sp. n., T. tomohonensis sp. n., T. toraja sp. n., T. vicinus sp. n., T. viduus sp. n., T. volcanorum sp. n., T. wangiwangiensis sp. n., T. watsoni sp. n., and T. yoda sp. n. All new species are authored by the taxonomist-in-charge, Alexander Riedel.
Celebes, Coleoptera, conservation, cox1, Cryptorhynchinae, Curculionidae, DNA barcoding, endemism, hyperdiverse, integrative taxonomy, morphology, Southeast Asia, turbo-taxonomy, Wallacea, weevils
Trigonopterus Fauvel, a genus of flightless weevils placed in the subfamily Cryptorhynchinae of Curculionidae (
The purpose of the present publication is to make available a substantial number of names of Sulawesi Trigonopterus and to provide a preliminary baseline for their taxonomy. Species of the smaller offshore islands of Selayar and Wangi Wangi are also included.
We follow the previously established approach of accelerated or “fast-track” taxonomy that combines the benefits of molecular and morphological systematics (
The phylogenetic relationships of the species are indicated by a provisional catalogue of species groups. The name of one existing subgenus (i.e., Mimidotasia Voss) is being used, but we refrain from describing additional subgenera at this point. Instead, the use of informal species groups appears more adequate, as this system can be adjusted without the restrictions of nomenclature in future. Moreover, there is a lesser demand for reflecting the same hierarchy, i.e., morphologically diverse clades can be subdivided into a greater number of groups while morphologically uniform clades are left undivided.
This study is based on 3,953 specimens of Trigonopterus, most of them collected specifically for a larger project on this genus. Specimens were collected by tipping foliage over a beating sheet or by sifting the litter of primary forests with subsequent extraction by hand or using eclectors (
ARC Alexander Riedel Collection, stored in
The methods applied for DNA sequencing and sequence analysis are described by
Morphological terminology follows
Newly identified species are provided with a species number which was consistently used before a scientific name became available, e.g. in phylogenies (
The abbreviation “Gn.” stands for “Gunung”, the Indonesian word for mountain and “Pc.” stands for “Puncak” (peak or pass). The Indonesian provinces of Sulawesi were transliterated as follows: “Sulawesi Selatan” = S-Sulawesi, “Sulawesi Tenggara” = SE-Sulawesi, “Sulawesi Tengah” = C-Sulawesi, “Sulawesi Utara” = N-Sulawesi.
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 nine striae (sometimes superficially effaced). Tarsal claws minute. Usually body largely unclothed, without dense vestiture. For additional information, see http://species-id.net/wiki/Trigonopterus.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kendari). Elevation ca. 480 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is based on the Latin adjective abnormis, -e (abnormal) and refers to the species´ unusual body shape.
Trigonopterus abnormis sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 481”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kendari). Elevation ca. 480 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is based on the Latin participle adspersus (sprinkled, strewn on) and refers to the species´ integument with scattered scales.
Trigonopterus adspersus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 489”.
Trigonopterus allotopus
Riedel:
Fig.
Holotype
(
West Nusa Tenggara Prov. (Sumbawa); SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kolaka). Elevation 565–1305 m.
This species originally described from Sumbawa Island was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 331” by
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Mt Ambang). Elevation 1480–1500 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality Mt Ambang.
Trigonopterus ambangensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 393”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Ampana). Elevation 160–430 m.
On foliage in lowland forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the town of Ampana.
Trigonopterus ampanensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 523”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kolaka). Elevation ca. 180 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is based on the Latin adjective analis, e (pertaining to the anus) and refers to the peculiar morphology of ventrite 5.
Trigonopterus analis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 473”. This species is very closely related to T. pseudanalis Riedel, sp. n., from which it differs by ca. 11.7–12.7% p-distance of cox1, by the apex of the penis, and by a more slender body shape with a less densely punctate pronotum.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 1420–1460 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is based on the genus name Arachnobas Boisduval and is treated as a noun in apposition. It refers to the superficial resemblance of the species´ habitus.
Trigonopterus arachnobas Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 517”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Lake Moat, Mt Bonde). Elevation: 910–1020 m.
On foliage and in leaf litter in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin nouns arma (weapon) and pes (foot, leg). It is treated as a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus armipes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 397”. Populations from Lake Moat and Mt Bonde exhibit 10.7–11.1% p-distance in cox1 sequences, but no significant morphological differences could be found.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Mt Klabat). Elevation ca. 1030 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the name of the Greek goddess of hunting and nature, Ártemis. It is a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus artemis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 390”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Rantepao, Pc. Palopo). Elevation 1100–1460 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is based on a character of the French Asterix comics. It is a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus asterix Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 378”. This species is very closely related to T. fuscipes Riedel, sp. n., from which it differs by ca. 12% p-distance of cox1 and by the structure of the male genitalia.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 1625 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin nouns barba (beard) and pes (foot). It refers to the setose metatibia. Invariable.
Trigonopterus barbipes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 505”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Gn. Lompobattang). Elevation ca. 1800 m.
Presumably mostly on foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the historical locality of “Bonthain”. “The Peak of Bonthain” is identical with Mt Lompobattang.
Trigonopterus bonthainensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 500”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana). Elevation 900–910 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is an adjectival combination of the Latin nouns carina (keel) and rostrum (snout) with the second adjectival declension ending -is and refers to the dorsal sculpture of the rostrum.
Trigonopterus carinirostris Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 479”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Pc. Palopo). Elevation ca. 1100 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is an adjectival combination of the Latin adjective castaneus, -a, -um (chestnut brown) and noun penna (wing, elytron), with the second declension adjectival ending -is.
Trigonopterus castaneipennis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 419”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Luwuk). Elevation 600–760 m.
On foliage in lowland forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the former name of Sulawesi, Celebes.
Trigonopterus celebensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 503”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Modoinding). Elevation ca. 1200 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin nouns cirrus (curl) and pes (foot, leg). It refers to the male metatibia.
Trigonopterus cirripes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 395”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja, Pc. Palopo). Elevation 1100–1420 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is based on the Latin adjective collaris (pertaining to the neck) and refers to the species´ subapically constricted pronotum.
Trigonopterus collaris Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 384”. This species is closely related to T. paracollaris Riedel, sp. n., from which it can be distinguished by the elytral sculpture and the morphology of the male genitalia.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 2100–2400 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is based on the diminutive form of the Latin adjective costatus, -a, -um (ribbed) and refers to the species´ small size and its elytral sculpture.
Trigonopterus costatulus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 511”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-/C-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana, Pendolo). Elevation 900–930 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin adjective curvus, -a, -um (curved, bent) and the noun pes (foot, leg). It refers to the curved metatibia. A noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus curvipes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 480”. The form “480-A” represented by a female specimen from Pendolo differs ca. 11% p-distance of cox1 and may represent a separate species.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 1460 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin adjective crenulatus, -a, -um (with small notches, rounded projections) and refers to the sculpture of the pronotum.
Trigonopterus crenulatus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 520”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 1625 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This species is named in honor of Nobel laureate Francis HC Crick for his contribution in the discovery of the structure of DNA. An invariable genitive.
Trigonopterus cricki Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 499”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation 1010–1050 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This species is named in honor of Charles Darwin for providing an evolutionary foundation to the science of taxonomy. An invariable genitive.
Trigonopterus darwini Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 407”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana). Elevation ca. 850–910 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is based on the ductus ejaculatorius which is markedly swollen in males of this species. It is treated as an adjective.
Trigonopterus ejaculatorius Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 507”. It is closely related to T. vicinus Riedel, sp. n. from which it differs by 17.3% p-distance of cox1 and can be distinguished by the subangular basal hump of the rostral profile.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 1400–1460 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin adjective fuscus, -a, -um (dark, tawny) and the noun pes (foot, leg). A noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus fuscipes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 526”. This species is very closely related to T. asterix Riedel, sp. n., from which it differs by ca. 12% p-distance of cox1 and by the structure of the male genitalia.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Kotamobagu). Elevation ca. 960 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin adjective gracilis (slender) and the noun pes (foot, leg). It refers to the species´ long, slender legs. A noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus gracilipes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 414”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Kotamobagu, Lake Moat, Tomohon). Elevation 960–1130 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This species is named in honor of Prof. Paul DN Hebert (University of Guelph) for establishing “DNA barcoding” as a tool in taxonomic practice. An invariable genitive.
Trigonopterus heberti Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 411”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 1460–2400 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin adjective hirsutus, -a, -um (rough, bristly) and refers to the species´ elytral vestiture.
Trigonopterus hirsutus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 485”. Most of the specimens examined are females (2 males / 74 females); the reason for this unequal proportion is unknown.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 2000 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin adjective humilis, -e (close to the ground, small) and refers to the species´ small size and edaphic habitat.
Trigonopterus humilis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 522”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation ca. 1400 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is the Latin noun hypocrita (mime) and refers to its superficial resemblance to other species.
Trigonopterus hypocrita Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 402”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja, Pc. Palopo). Elevation 1040–1460 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is based on a character of the French Asterix comics. It is a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus idefix Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 406”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana). Elevation ca. 900 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is an adjectival combination of the Latin participle impressus, -a, -um (imprinted), the noun collum (neck), and the second adjectival declension ending -is, and refers to the pair of impressions on the pronotum.
Trigonopterus impressicollis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 491”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Ampana). Elevation 130–170 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is the Latin noun incendium (burning, arson) in apposition and refers to the type locality Tanjung Api (Cape of Fire) with flames of natural gas.
Trigonopterus incendium Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 471”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 1460–1625 m.
Uncertain if more often on foliage or in leaf litter.
This epithet is the Latin adjective incognitus, -a, -um (unknown).
Trigonopterus incognitus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 510”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Tomohon, Modoinding). Elevation 1170–1305 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin adjective indigenus, -a, -um (native).
Trigonopterus indigenus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 389”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi (Gn. Rantemario, Tanah Toraja, Pc. Palopo), C-Sulawesi (Pendolo, Tentena), N-Sulawesi Prov. (Tomohon, Gn. Klabat, Gn. Soputan, Modoinding, Kotamobagu). Elevation 910–1840 m.
Beaten from lower vegetation of montane forests that often includes tall grasses (e.g., Saccharum sp.). This species may develop in grasses, like some other members of the T. honestus-group.
This epithet is the Latin adjective inhonestus, -a, -um (disgraceful) and refers to the name of T. honestus (Pascoe), a sibling species.
Trigonopterus inhonestus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 946”. This species is closely related to T. honestus (Pascoe) which occurs in North Maluku and can be distinguished by a longer flagelliform transfer apparatus of the male genitalia, by a slightly larger body size, and by the absence of scale patches near the elytral base. It is the only member of the T. honestus group currently known from Sulawesi. It occupies a relatively wide range from Mt Rantemario in South Sulawesi to Tomohon in the north. Different populations are genetically structured but appear conspecific.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Selayar Is). Elevation ca. 545 m.
On foliage in lowland forests.
This epithet is the Latin adjective invalidus, -a, -um (invalid, weak) and refers to the state of the holotype.
Trigonopterus invalidus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 502”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Wangi Wangi Is). Elevation ca. 30 m.
In thin leaf litter of lowland forest.
This species is named for my daughter Jasmin, who found the first specimen of this species. The epithet is a noun in the genitive case. Invariable.
Trigonopterus jasminae Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 413”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Mt Klabat). Elevation ca. 1030 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality, Mt Klabat.
Trigonopterus klabatensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 383”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kolaka). Elevation 470–565 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality.
Trigonopterus kolakensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 482”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Kotamobagu). Elevation 960 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality.
Trigonopterus kotamobagensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 380”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kendari, Kolaka). Elevation 200–480 m.
On foliage in lowland forests.
This epithet is the Latin adjective laevigatus, -a, -um (smooth, slippery).
Trigonopterus laevigatus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 501”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Selayar Is). Elevation 370–545 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is based on the Greek adjective lampros (shining, bright) and refers to the species´ metallic luster. To be treated as a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus lampros Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 478”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Mt Klabat, Bitung). Elevation 890–920 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is an adjectival combination of the Latin adjective latus, -a, -um (wide), the noun penna (wing, elytron) and the second adjectival declension ending -is, and refers to the body shape of this species.
Trigonopterus latipennis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 418”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Gn. Lompobattang). Elevation ca. 1800 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on Mt Lompobattang.
Trigonopterus lompobattangensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 477”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Luwuk). Elevation ca. 700 m.
In leaf litter of lower montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the town of Luwuk.
Trigonopterus luwukensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 466”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Tomohon, Mt Soputan). Elevation 1200–1280 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality Mt Mahawu.
Trigonopterus mahawuensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 394”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Tomohon, Mt Klabat, Mt Dua Saudara). Elevation 890–1390 m.
On foliage in montane forests, rarely in leaf litter.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the town of Manado.
Trigonopterus manadensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 396”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana). Elevation ca. 900 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality.
Trigonopterus mangkutanensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 470”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Kotamobagu). Elevation 960 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the town Matalibaru which is close to the type locality.
Trigonopterus matalibaruensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 381”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Luwuk). Elevation 700–760 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a patronym in honor of “Mesa”, Raden Pramesa Narakusumo, curator of Coleoptera at the Indonesian National Zoological Collection. An invariable genitive.
Trigonopterus mesai Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 490”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Mt Dua Saudara, Mt Klabat). Elevation 890–1030 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is based on Minahassa region of North Sulawesi. An invariable genitive.
Trigonopterus minahassae Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 386”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Lake Moat). Elevation ca. 960 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet refers to Lake Moat which is close to the type locality. A variable Latinized adjective.
Trigonopterus moatensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 382”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Lake Moat). Elevation ca. 1020 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality.
Trigonopterus modoindingensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 580”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Gn. Lompobattang). Elevation ca. 1800 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin noun nanus (dwarf) and refers to the small body size of this species.
Trigonopterus nanus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 486”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Mt Dua Saudara, Mt Klabat). Elevation 750–920 m.
Uncertain if more frequently on foliage or in leaf litter.
This epithet is the diminutive form of the Latin adjective nitidus, -a, -um (polished) and refers to the species´ small size and its elytral sculpture.
Trigonopterus nitidulus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 400”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Pc. Palopo). Elevation 1040–1100 m.
On foliage in montane forests, but also in leaf litter.
This epithet is based on a character of the French Asterix comics. It is a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus obelix Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 376”. This species is closely related to T. posoensis Riedel, sp. n., from which it differs by ca. 15.0–15.5% p-distance of cox1, and by the rounded profile of abdominal ventrite 2.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation ca. 1410 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is an adjectival combination of the Latin adjective ovalis, -e (ovate) and the participle punctatus (punctate). It refers to the peculiar shape of punctures on the pronotum.
Trigonopterus ovalipunctatus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 476”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja); C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation 910–1450 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is the diminutive form of the Latin adjective ovatus, -a, -um (egg-shaped) and refers to the species´ body form and small size. It is a variable adjective as well.
Trigonopterus ovatulus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 535”. This species is very closely related to T. pseudovatulus Riedel, sp. n., from which it cannot be separated by morphological characters. It differs by ca. 17.1–17.3% p-distance of cox1, correlated by marked differences in the nuclear genes 28S and CAD. Two allopatric populations occur at Gn. Karre and at the mountains north of Lake Poso. The latter population is sympatric with T. pseudovatulus Riedel, sp. n.. In the future, more comprehensive studies could lead to the conclusion that these populations also constitute distinct species.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Selayar Is). Elevation 370–545 m.
On foliage in lowland forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality.
Trigonopterus pagaranganensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 472”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Pc. Palopo). Elevation 1040–1100 m.
On foliage in montane forests, rarely in leaf litter.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality Puncak Palopo.
Trigonopterus palopensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 379”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 1625 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the Greek prefix para (next to; nearby) and the name of T. collaris Riedel, sp. n., a sibling species.
Trigonopterus paracollaris Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 528”. This species is closely related to T. collaris Riedel, sp. n., from which it can be distinguished by the elytral sculpture and the morphology of the male genitalia.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Tomohon, Gn. Klabat, Bitung). Elevation 750–1130 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin noun pauper (poor man).
Trigonopterus pauper Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 427”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation ca. 860 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality.
Trigonopterus pendolensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 495”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
On foliage in lower montane forests.
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo, Tentena). Elevation 680–1245 m.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective that refers to Lake Poso which is close to the type locality.
Trigonopterus posoensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 377”. This species is very closely related to T. obelix Riedel, sp. n., from which it differs by ca. 15.0–15.5% p-distance of cox1, and by the subangularly projecting profile of abdominal ventrite 2.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana). Elevation ca. 900–910 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet honors the senior author’s wife, Prisma Riedel. An invariable genitive.
Trigonopterus prismae Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 514”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Lake Moat area). Elevation ca. 1020 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin prefix pro- (before) and the name of T. curtus (Voss). Presumably, this species represents an early offshoot from the T. curtus-species-group. A variable adjective.
Trigonopterus procurtus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 420”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Pc. Palopo); C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo, Luwuk). Elevation 760–1050 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is based on the Greek prefix pseudo- (false) and the name of T. allotopus Riedel, a sibling species. A noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus pseudallotopus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 945”. This species is closely related to T. allotopus Riedel, from which it differs by ca. 5.8–6.4% p-distance of cox1 and morphologically by the weakly impressed striae 7–9 of the elytral humeri.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana), C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation 860–910 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the Greek prefix pseudo- (false) and the name of T. analis Riedel, sp. n., a sibling species.
Trigonopterus pseudanalis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 944”. This species is very closely related to T. analis Riedel, sp. n., from which it differs by ca. 11.7–12.7% p-distance of cox1, by the apex of the penis, and by a stouter body shape with a more densely punctate pronotum.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana), C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation 910–1400 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the Greek prefix pseudo- (false) and the name of T. ovatulus Riedel, sp. n., a sibling species.
Trigonopterus pseudovatulus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 534”. This species is very closely related to T. ovatulus Riedel, sp. n., from which it cannot be separated by morphological characters. It differs by ca. 17.1–17.3% p-distance of cox1, correlated by marked differences in the nuclear genes 28S and CAD.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Bittuang). Elevation ca. 1625 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the Greek prefix pseudo- (false) and the name of T. ovalipunctatus Riedel, sp. n., a sibling species.
Trigonopterus pseudovalipunctatus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 474”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kendari). Elevation 340–480 m.
On foliage in lowland forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the Greek prefix pseudo- (false) and the name of Trigonopterus fulvicornis (Pascoe) which is superficially very similar.
Trigonopterus pseudofulvicornis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 504”. Trigonopterus fulvicornis (Pascoe) differs mainly by the greater length of the transfer apparatus, which is about the penis’ total length in Trigonopterus fulvicornis (Pascoe) but only half the penis’ total length in Trigonopterus pseudofulvicornis Riedel, sp. n.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Kotamobagu). Elevation ca. 960 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Greek prefix pseudo- (false) and the name of T. manadensis sp. n., a closely related species. A variable adjective.
Trigonopterus pseudomanadensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 399”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation ca. 1050 m.
The species most likely inhabits the leaf litter of montane forest; the finding of the holotype on vegetation was probably exceptional.
This epithet is a combination of the Greek prefix pseudo- (false) and the name of T. simulans Riedel, a related species from New Guinea. A variable adjective.
Trigonopterus pseudosimulans Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 421”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 1840 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is based on the Latin noun pumilus (dwarf) and refers to the species´ small body size.
Trigonopterus pumilus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 518”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja, Pc. Palopo). Elevation 1100–1460 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is based on the town of Rantepao, center of the Land of Toraja. It is treated as a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus rantepao Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 409”. It is closely related to T. toraja Riedel, sp. n. from which it can be distinguished by the structure of the penis.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Ampana). Elevation 130–170 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is the Latin adjective reticulatus, -a, -um (reticulated) and refers to the species´ punctate-reticulate integument.
Trigonopterus reticulatus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 494”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Mt Klabat). Elevation ca. 890 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin nouns rhombus (rhomb), forma (shape) and the 2nd adjectival declension ending -is, and refers to the body shape of this species. A variable adjective.
Trigonopterus rhombiformis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 387”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo, Taripa); S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana). Elevation 900–1050 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is the Latin participle rotundatus, -a, -um (rounded) and refers to the species´ habitus.
Trigonopterus rotundatus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 401”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation ca. 860 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the diminutive form of the Latin adjective rotundatus, -a, -um (rounded) and refers to the species´ body shape.
Trigonopterus rotundulus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 483”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 1700–2400 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin adjective rudis, -e (coarse, rough) and refers to the species´ sculpture.
Trigonopterus rudis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 519”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 1460 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin adjective rufus, -a, -um (red) and noun pes (foot, leg).
Trigonopterus rufipes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 515”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Pc. Palopo). Elevation ca. 1100 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality, Mt Sampuna.
Trigonopterus sampunensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 388”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation 1010–1050 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality.
Trigonopterus sampuragensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 417”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 1800–2000 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is the name of Satyrus, a forest-god of the train of Bacchus. It is treated as a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus satyrus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 516”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kolaka). Elevation ca. 180 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin adjective scaber, -a, -um (rough) and the noun pes (foot, leg) and refers to sculpture and vestiture of the species´ legs. It is to be treated as a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus scabripes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 493”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 1460–1625 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin nouns scapha (boat, skiff), forma (shape) and the 2nd adjectival declension ending -is, and refers to the body shape of this species.
Trigonopterus scaphiformis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 497”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Gn. Klabat). Elevation ca. 1020–1030 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin adjective scitulus, -a, -um (neat).
Trigonopterus scitulus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 422”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Selayar Is). Elevation ca. 545 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality Selayar Island.
Trigonopterus selayarensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 467”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kolaka). Elevation ca. 180 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin noun serra (a saw) and the noun pes (foot, leg) and is to be treated as noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus serripes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 533”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation ca. 1460 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin nouns seta (bristle) and Greek Latinized noun cnemis (greave) and refers to the species´ metatibia.
Trigonopterus seticnemis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 508”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Luwuk). Elevation 700–760 m.
In leaf litter of lower montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin noun silvicola (sylvan, forest dweller) in apposition.
Trigonopterus silvicola Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 524”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 1800–2100 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is the diminutive form of the Latin adjective squalidus, -a, -um (rough; dirty) and refers to the species´ small size and its rough integument often incrusted with dirt. A variable adjective as well.
Trigonopterus squalidulus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 521”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Modoinding). Elevation ca. 1210–1230 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the island of Sulawesi.
Trigonopterus sulawesiensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 415”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Mangkutana), C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation ca. 910–915 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the Latin noun sutura (seam) and suffix -atus (pertaining to) and refers to the swollen sutural interval of the elytra.
Trigonopterus suturatus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 488”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Pc. Palopo, Gn. Karre). Elevation 1100–1400 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the Indonesian abbreviation of Tanah Toraja “TaTor” and refers to the type locality.
Trigonopterus tatorensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 416”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Tomohon). Elevation ca. 1130–1210 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is a combination of the Latin adjective tenuis, -e (thin) and the noun pes (foot, leg). It refers to the species´ long, slender legs.
Trigonopterus tenuipes Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 405”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Tomohon, Mt Klabat). Elevation 890–1305 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the town of Tomohon.
Trigonopterus tomohonensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 403”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
S-Sulawesi Prov. (Tanah Toraja). Elevation 1625–1800 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
The name “Toraja” resorts both to a people and the land inhabited by them. The epithet is a noun in apposition.
Trigonopterus toraja Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 498”. It is closely related to T. rantepao Riedel, sp. n. from which it can be distinguished by the structure of the penis.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Lake Poso). Elevation 950–1080 m.
On foliage in montane forests.
This epithet is the Latin adjective vicinus, -a, -um (neighboring, similar) and refers to its sibling species found in close geographical distance.
Trigonopterus vicinus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 412”. It is closely related to T. ejaculatorius Riedel, sp. n. from which it differs by 17.3% p-distance of cox1 and can be distinguished by the less marked basal hump of the rostral profile.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Pendolo). Elevation 860–915 m.
In leaf litter of lower montane forest.
This epithet is the Latin adjective viduus, -a, -um (widowed).
Trigonopterus viduus Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 527”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
N-Sulawesi Prov. (Mt Klabat, Tomohon). Elevation 890–1400 m.
In leaf litter of montane forest.
This epithet is a noun in genitive plural. It refers to the species´ occurrence on two active volcanoes.
Trigonopterus volcanorum Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 392”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Wangi Wangi Is). Elevation ca. 30 m.
In thin leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is a Latinized adjective based on the type locality Wangi Wangi Island.
Trigonopterus wangiwangiensis Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 385”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
SE-Sulawesi Prov. (Kolaka). Elevation ca. 180 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This species is named in honor of Nobel laureate James D Watson for his contribution in the discovery of the structure of DNA.
Trigonopterus watsoni Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 484”.
Holotype
, male (Fig.
Holotype
(
C-Sulawesi Prov. (Ampana). Elevation 170–410 m.
In leaf litter of lowland forest.
This epithet is a noun in apposition based on the fictional character Yoda in George Lucas´ Star Wars movies. It appears to fit to a small greenish forest-dwelling creature.
Trigonopterus yoda Riedel, sp. n. was coded as “Trigonopterus sp. 529”.
Our first study on Papuan Trigonopterus established the approach of accelerated taxonomy combining morphology and DNA barcoding by naming only selected representatives of a highly diverse fauna (
As a consequence, an identification key based on morphological characters is useless at this stage because a high proportion of species are still missing. Another complicating factor is the scarceness of distinct morphological characters that remain stable over major groups; instead characters abound that are diagnostic of species or small groups of species, but disappear among larger species groups. In this situation, BLAST searches for cox1 sequences can give a much better indication if a species is contained in published datasets than a traditional key. Absolute values of sequence divergence warranting species status cannot be provided, nor is a definition of thresholds the subject of this paper. However, based on our experience, an uncorrected cox1 p-distance of less than ca. 5% is a first indication that two Trigonopterus specimens are conspecific and such a result may be seen as a preliminary identification, especially if genital and other morphological characters confirm this; hits with distances around 10% may point to separate, although related species, while distances exceeding 15% approach a saturation of sequence information and the phylogenetic relationship of a species as resolved by cox1 becomes increasingly uncertain. Thus, the extent of sequence divergence gives clues on the further procedure, ranging from a final identification (after morphological comparison of two closely related specimens) to the sequencing of additional markers to resolve the phylogenetic position of a new, divergent lineage.
Sulawesi is located at the heart of Wallacea, a transient zone between the Oriental and Australian faunas and thus of great interest to biogeographers (
There is also an urgent need for conservation measures and it is hoped that this is highlighted by the availability of species names. Most species of Sulawesi Trigonopterus are reported from the type locality only (79 species). A smaller number are from two or more localities with a linear distance of 12–30 km (15 species), or 50–90 km (8 species). Presumably, the average range of a Trigonopterus species in Sulawesi measures less than 100 km. The status of two populations of T. ovatulus Riedel, sp. n. separated by 160 km is uncertain and both may represent distinct species. There remain two notable species: 1) T. allotopus Riedel, previously described from Sumbawa Island, is herein recorded from SE Sulawesi near Kolaka and to date the only species of Sulawesi Trigonopterus also found on another island; this appears to be a case of relatively recent dispersal between two islands. 2) T. inhonestus Riedel, sp. n., spanning a linear distance of 780 km and ranging over at least three provinces of Sulawesi; this species is also exceptional in its capability of surviving in somewhat degraded habitats.
Thus, most of the Trigonopterus species recorded herein are endemic to the island of Sulawesi (with one exception) and most of them appear to occupy ranges of less than 100 km linear distance (three exceptions). With their high endemism, they are also highly endangered by habitat loss. Being flightless and ecologically tied to primary forest they are more vulnerable than many vertebrates or butterflies that may be able to colonize and re-colonize habitats of a wider distribution range. A flightless endemic weevil will vanish with its surrounding forest. Of Sulawesi´s natural forests only 30% are left in good condition, and these limited areas are now under increasing pressure, especially lowland forests (
The Trigonopterus fauna of Sulawesi as currently known is composed of only few major phylogenetic lineages (figure S1 of
subgenus Mimidotasia Voss: T. pauper Riedel, sp. n., T. luwukensis Riedel, sp. n., T. selayarensis Riedel, sp. n., T. wangiwangiensis Riedel, sp. n.
T. abnormis-group: T. abnormis Riedel, sp. n., T. kolakensis Riedel, sp. n.
T. analis-group: T. analis Riedel, sp. n., T. pagaranganensis Riedel, sp. n., T. pseudanalis Riedel, sp. n.
T. arachnobas-group: T. arachnobas Riedel, sp. n., T. darwini Riedel, sp. n., T. gracilipes Riedel, sp. n., T. idefix Riedel, sp. n., T. pumilus Riedel, sp. n., T. rudis Riedel, sp. n., T. tenuipes Riedel, sp. n.
T. barbipes-group: T. barbipes Riedel, sp. n., T. ejaculatorius Riedel, sp. n., T. vicinus Riedel, sp. n., T. viduus Riedel, sp. n.
T. bornensis-group: T. rotundatus Riedel, sp. n.
T. collaris-group: T. collaris Riedel, sp. n., T. klabatensis Riedel, sp. n., T. paracollaris Riedel, sp. n.
T. crenulatus-group: T. costatulus Riedel, sp. n., T. crenulatus Riedel, sp. n., T. humilis Riedel, sp. n., T. squalidulus Riedel, sp. n.
T. curtus-group: T. procurtus Riedel, sp. n., T. pseudosimulans Riedel, sp. n., T. scitulus Riedel, sp. n.
T. dimorphus-group: T. reticulatus Riedel, sp. n., T. scabripes Riedel, sp. n., T. pendolensis Riedel, sp. n.
T. fulvicornis-group: T. celebensis Riedel, sp. n., T. fulvicornis (Pascoe, 1885), T. pseudofulvicornis Riedel sp. n., T. seticnemis Riedel, sp. n.
T. honestus-group: T. inhonestus Riedel, sp. n.
T. incendium-group: T. incendium Riedel, sp. n.
T. impressicollis-group: T. adspersus Riedel sp. n., T. castaneipennis Riedel, sp. n., T. impressicollis Riedel, sp. n., T. mesai Riedel sp. n., T. serripes Riedel, sp. n., T. suturatus Riedel sp. n.
T. laevigatus-group: T. invalidus Riedel, sp. n., T. jasminae Riedel, sp. n., T. laevigatus Riedel, sp. n.
T. lampros-group: T. artemis Riedel, sp. n., T. carinirostris Riedel, sp. n., T. curvipes Riedel, sp. n., T. lampros Riedel, sp. n., T. yoda Riedel, sp. n.
T. manadensis-group: T. ambangensis Riedel, sp. n., T. armipes Riedel, sp. n., T. cirripes Riedel, sp. n., T. heberti Riedel, sp. n., T. mahawuensis Riedel, sp. n., T. manadensis Riedel, sp. n., T. modoindingensis Riedel, sp. n., T. pseudomanadensis Riedel, sp. n., T. volcanorum Riedel, sp. n.
T. minahassae-group: T. indigenus Riedel, sp. n., T. minahassae Riedel, sp. n., T. prismae Riedel, sp. n., T. sampunensis Riedel, sp. n., T. silvicola Riedel, sp. n.
T. nanus-group: T. hirsutus Riedel, sp. n. T. nanus Riedel, sp. n.
T. nitidulus-group: T. cricki Riedel, sp. n., T. nitidulus Riedel, sp. n.
T. ovalipunctatus-group: T. ovalipunctatus Riedel, sp. n., T. pseudovalipunctatus Riedel, sp. n., T. lompobattangensis Riedel, sp. n.
T. ovatulus-group: T. ovatulus Riedel, sp. n., T. pseudovatulus Riedel, sp. n.
T. palopensis-group: T. asterix Riedel, sp. n., T. fuscipes Riedel, sp. n., T. kotamobagensis Riedel, sp. n., T. latipennis Riedel, sp. n., T. matalibaruensis Riedel, sp. n., T. moatensis Riedel, sp. n., T. palopensis Riedel, sp. n., T. rhombiformis Riedel, sp. n., T. rufipes Riedel, sp. n.
T. politus-group: T. allotopus Riedel, T. pseudallotopus Riedel, sp. n.
T. posoensis-group: T. obelix Riedel, sp. n., T. posoensis Riedel
T. relictus-group: T. mangkutanensis Riedel, sp. n.
T. rotundulus-group: T. rotundulus Riedel, sp. n., T. watsoni Riedel, sp. n.
T. saltator-group: T. bonthainensis Riedel, sp. n.
T. sampuragensis-group: T. sampuragensis Riedel, sp. n.
T. tatorensis-group: T. hypocrita Riedel, sp. n., T. incognitus Riedel, sp. n., T. tatorensis Riedel, sp. n., T. tomohonensis Riedel, sp. n., T. sulawesiensis Riedel, sp. n.
T. toraja-group: T. ampanensis Riedel, sp. n., T. rantepao Riedel, sp. n., T. scaphiformis Riedel, sp. n., T. toraja Riedel, sp. n.