Cossoninae

Cossoninae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cossoninae: /ˌkəʊsəˈnaɪniː/

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Images

Macrorhyncolus littoralis lateral by Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Rhyncolus macrops by Nick Bédard. Used under a CC0 license.
Tiny Weevil - Flickr - treegrow by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Macrorhyncolus littoralis dorsal by Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Stenomimus pallidus by Mark Richman. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Tiny Weevil in a Moss Garden (28441153301) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Cossoninae is a subfamily of true weevils within the family Curculionidae, known for their association with dead plant material and wood.

Habitat

Most species are associated with dead plant material, usually wood, including driftwood.

Distribution

Worldwide, with ~20 tribes identified.

Ecosystem Role

Plays a role in the decomposition of dead plant material, contributing to nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

Tags

  • Cossoninae
  • Curculionidae
  • weevils
  • insects
  • Coleoptera