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Hypomeces rusticus

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Hypomeces rusticus
Hypomeces rusticus from Timor. Mounted specimen
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H. rusticus
Binomial name
Hypomeces rusticus

Hypomeces rusticus is a species of the true weevil family.

Description

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Hypomeces rusticus can reach a length of about 15 millimetres (0.59 in). This species has an intense yellow pubescence all over the body. It is a polyphagous weevil feeding on the leaves of a wide variety of plants.

Distribution

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This species can be found in East India, Thailand, Laos, Java and Timor.

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