Hypera meles
(Fabricius, 1792)
Clover Head Weevil
Hypera meles, commonly known as the clover weevil, is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. The species has been documented in both North America and Europe. As a member of the Hypera, it is related to other agriculturally significant weevils including the alfalfa weevil (Hypera postica). The suggests association with clover, though specific ecological details beyond geographic distribution remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypera meles: /hɪˈpɛɹə ˈmiːliːz/
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Distribution
Present in North America and Europe. GBIF records confirm presence in Belgium and North America. iNaturalist documents 104 observations of this .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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