Hippopsis

Lepeletier & Audinet-Serville in Latreille, 1825

Hippopsis is a of longhorn () in the Agapanthiinae. The genus was established in 1825 and contains multiple distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. One species, Hippopsis lemniscata, has been documented exhibiting (death-feigning ) when disturbed. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated body form typical of the subfamily.

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How to pronounce Hippopsis: /hɪˈpɒpsɪs/

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Distribution

Records indicate presence in Colombia (CO). The is primarily Neotropical in distribution.

Behavior

Hippopsis lemniscata has been observed exhibiting (death-feigning) when disturbed. This defensive was documented in a published biological note.

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