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Attelabidae
Leaf-rolling Weevils, Giraffe Weevils
Attelabidae is a widespread family of primitive weevils characterized by straight antennae inserted near the base of the rostrum. The family includes approximately 2,500 species globally, with subfamilies exhibiting distinct reproductive behaviors. Attelabinae are true leaf rollers, where females cut and roll leaves to create cradles for egg deposition and larval development. Rhynchitinae (sometimes treated as a separate family) have larvae that develop in flower buds, fruits, terminal shoots, or as leaf miners. Some members, particularly in the genus Trachelophorus, possess elongated necks and are known as giraffe weevils.