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Alfalfa Weevil

Hypera postica

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

Small weevil, about 1/4 of an inch in length.

Notes:

Lifer! I found this on my leg after track practice, and I brought it home for closer inspection. I wonder if this weevil came from the alfalfa fields about half a mile from the track. Introduced from Eurasia.

Species ID Suggestions

Alfalfa Weevil

Hypera postica

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