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Alfalfa Weevil

Hypera postica

Least Concern

About

The Alfalfa Weevil (Hypera postica) is a species in the genus Hypera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Coleoptera (coleópteros)

Species

Hypera postica (Alfalfa Weevil)

Names in Other Languages

German Luzerne-Kokonrüßler

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alfalfa Weevil?

The scientific name of Alfalfa Weevil is Hypera postica. It belongs to the genus Hypera.

What is the conservation status of Alfalfa Weevil?

Alfalfa Weevil (Hypera postica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alfalfa Weevil live?

Alfalfa Weevil is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, China, Denmark, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Alfalfa Weevil belong to?

Alfalfa Weevil (Hypera postica) belongs to the genus Hypera, which is part of the taxonomic family Curculionidae.

Is Alfalfa Weevil endangered?

No, Alfalfa Weevil (Hypera postica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alfalfa Weevil belong to?

Alfalfa Weevil (Hypera postica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Alfalfa Weevil?

The closest relatives of Alfalfa Weevil in the genus Hypera include Black-Beaked Green Weevil, Weevil, Weevil.