Hypera compta

(Say, 1832)

Hypera compta is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Say in 1832. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Hypera rumicis in some taxonomic databases, though both names appear in literature. It is recorded from North America and has also been reported from Belgium. Very little is known about its specific or .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hypera compta: //haɪˈpɛrə ˈkɒmptə//

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Distribution

Recorded from North America (United States) and Belgium. GBIF lists presence records from both regions.

Similar Taxa

  • Hypera rumicisH. compta is listed as a synonym of H. rumicis in GBIF and some taxonomic databases, suggesting potential confusion or historical taxonomic uncertainty between these names.
  • Hypera posticaBoth are congeneric weevils in the Hypera; H. postica is a well-known agricultural pest of alfalfa, but H. compta is not documented to share this pest status.

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