Xenocerus enganensis

Xenocerus enganensis is a species of beetles from the family Anthribidae, also known as fungus weevils.

Xenocerus enganensis
Xenocerus enganensis from Enggano Island. Male
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X. enganensis
Binomial name
Xenocerus enganensis
Jordan, 1897

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.

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