Primitive weevils
- Pronunciation
- /PRIM-uh-tive WEE-vils/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Primitive weevil
- Plural
- Primitive weevils
Definition
Weevils belonging to families considered basal within the group, often characterized by primitive features such as the presence of a rostrum and straight antennae.
Etymology
From Latin 'primus', meaning 'first', and 'weevil', referring to the insect.
Example
Primitive weevils, like those in the families Nemonychidae and Belidae, are often found on gymnosperms.