Hypera paludicola
Tuttler, 1973
Hypera paludicola is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Tuttler in 1973. It belongs to the Hypera, which contains several species associated with leguminous plants. The specific epithet 'paludicola' suggests an association with marsh or wetland .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypera paludicola: /haɪˈpɪrə pælˈjuːdɪˌkoʊlə/
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Habitat
The specific epithet 'paludicola' (from Latin 'paludis' meaning marsh or swamp, and 'cola' meaning dweller) indicates this is associated with marsh or wetland environments.
Similar Taxa
- Hypera posticaBoth belong to the Hypera and share similar and ecological associations with leguminous plants. Hypera postica (alfalfa weevil) is a well-documented agricultural pest, while H. paludicola appears to be less studied and potentially restricted to wetland .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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