Curculionidae
- Pronunciation
- /KUR-kew-li-ON-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Curculionid
- Plural
- Curculionids
Definition
A family of beetles belonging to the superfamily Curculionoidea, characterized by their long snouts and diverse feeding habits.
Full guide
Read the full Curculionidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Latin 'curculio', meaning 'weevil' or 'grain weevil', and '-idae', denoting a family.
Example
The Curculionidae family includes many important agricultural pests, such as weevils and billbugs.
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Usage Notes
Curculionidae is a large and diverse family with over 60,000 species.