Hypera eximia
(LeConte, 1876)
Hypera eximia is a weevil in the Curculionidae distinguished by its rare surface swimming , an unusual among weevils. This behavior has been documented and studied for its morphological and phylogenetic implications within the Hypera. The species is poorly represented in observation databases, with only four records on iNaturalist. It has been synonymized under the genus Apodrosus as Apodrosus eximius in some taxonomic treatments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypera eximia: /haɪˈpɪərə ɛkˈsɪmiːə/
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Distribution
Dominican Republic (DO)
Behavior
Surface swimming has been documented as a rare among weevils, with associated morphological features supporting this capability.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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