curculionidae

• Wissenschaftlicher Name für die Familie der Rüsselkäfer, einer sehr großen Gruppe von Käfern mit einem charakteristischen verlängerten Rüssel (Rostrum).

A scientific term for a large family of beetles commonly known as true weevils or snout beetles, characterized by their elongated snouts.

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   A large family of beetles, commonly known as weevils or snout beetles, characterized by their elongated snouts.

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   • The Curculionidae family includes many species that are agricultural pests.
   • Scientists have identified over 40,000 species within Curculionidae.
   • The snout of a Curculionidae beetle is used for boring into plants.