Lepyrus palustris
Bedel, 1884
Marsh Weevil
Lepyrus palustris is a true in the , characterized by the distinctive elongated snout typical of weevils. The has a transcontinental distribution spanning the Holarctic region, with records from both North America and Europe. As a member of the large and diverse Lepyrus, it inhabits marshy environments as suggested by its specific epithet 'palustris'.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepyrus palustris: /lɛˈpɪrəs pəˈlʌstrɪs/
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Habitat
Found in marshy or wetland environments, as indicated by the specific epithet 'palustris' (meaning 'of the marsh'). The is associated with moist in and temperate regions.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution, recorded from North America (including Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador) and Europe.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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