Grypus leechi
(Cawthra, 1957)
marsh weevil
Grypus leechi is a of marsh weevil originally described by Cawthra in 1957. The species has been transferred between , with some sources listing it under Grypidius leechi. It belongs to the Brachyceridae, a group of weevils associated with wetland .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Grypus leechi: /ˈɡrɪpʊs ˈliːki/
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Habitat
Associated with marsh environments, as indicated by the 'marsh weevil'.
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
Sources conflict on the valid placement. GBIF treats Grypus leechi as a synonym of Grypidius leechi, while iNaturalist and Wikipedia retain it in Grypus. The placement also varies between Brachyceridae (GBIF, Wikipedia) and Curculionidae (iNaturalist), reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in weevil .