Hypomeces squamosus

Hypomeces squamosus
Hypomeces squamosus from Laos on a green leaf.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Entiminae
Tribe: Tanymecini
Subtribe: Piazomiina
Genus: Hypomeces
Species: squamosus
Binomial name
Hypomeces squamosus

Hypomeces squamosus is a species of the true weevil family.

Description

Hypomeces squamosus can reach a length of about 12 millimetres (0.47 in). This specimen is covered with iridescent green glitter all over the body.

Distribution

This species can be found in India, South-East Asia, and the Philippines.

References


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