Attelabidae
- Pronunciation
- /at-tel-AB-i-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Attelabid
- Plural
- Attelabidae
Definition
A family of leaf-rolling weevils, known for their distinctive long snouts and often brightly colored bodies.
Etymology
From Latin 'attelabus' meaning 'a kind of beetle'.
Example
The Attelabidae family includes species that roll leaves into protective tubes for their larvae.