Xenocerus enganensis
| Xenocerus enganensis | |
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| Xenocerus enganensis from Enggano Island. Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Anthribidae |
| Genus: | Xenocerus |
| Species: | X. enganensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Xenocerus enganensis Jordan, 1897 | |
Xenocerus enganensis is a species of beetles from the family Anthribidae, also known as fungus weevils.
Description
Xenocerus enganensis can reach a body length of about 13 mm. The basic colour is brown, with white markings on the head, the pronotum and the elytra. This species exhibits a strong sexual dimorphism, with very different sizes in males and females. The antennae in the males are thread-like and much longer than the body.
Distribution
This species can be found in Enggano Island.
References
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