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Clover Leaf Weevil

Hypera postica

Classification

Class
Insecta

Hypera postica, commonly known as the alfalfa weevil, is a species of weevil; it can be found in alfalfa fields throughout Europe. Considered a destructive threat to alfalfa production in North America, several accidental introductions have been successfully countered though the use of a variety of biological control species. Description The alfalfa weevil grows to a length of about 4 to 5.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Germany · 205United Kingdom · 128France · 38Spain · 17Switzerland · 5Italy · 4Luxembourg · 4Netherlands · 4Belgium · 3